MNJTF donates educational facilities, water to Diffa community
By Sumaila Ogbaje
As part of efforts to promote stability in areas affected by insurgency, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has donated educational facilities and boreholes to Toumour community in Diffa Region, Niger Republic.
The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, made this known in a statement on Thursday in N’Djamena Chad.
Abdullahi said the facilities, which comprise a block of three classrooms, a staff office and four boreholes, was handed over by the Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, who was represented by the Chief of Administration, Col. Bamouss Ngarsara.
He said the project was facilitated by the European Union through the COGINTA Non Governmental Organisation.
According to him, the projects are part of the MNJTF’s Civil-Military Activities (CIMIC) meant to strengthen the relationship between the military and civilian population in the region recovering from Boko Haram crisis.
“It symbolises the commitment of the MNJTF and its partners to promoting peace, stability, and development in the areas affected by Boko Haram.
“The MNJTF is working closely with other stakeholders to restore normalcy in the region and provide the necessary support for the humanitarian and development needs of the affected communities.”
The MNJTF commander expressed gratitude to the people of Toumour for their warm reception and contribution to the return of peace and security in their communities.
He said that education was a tool for transforming communities and building lasting peace and commended COGINTA and the EU for their efforts in the region.
The Governor of Diffa region, Smaïne Younouss represented by his Secretary General, Barde Dauda, lauded the MNJTF for working tirelessly to restore peace and security in communities affected by Boko Haram.
He expressed the commitment of the local authorities to work more closely with the MNJTF and other development partners in promoting socio-economic development in the region.
Younous said the facilities would provide enabling environment for the education of children and young people in the locality while the boreholes will help to alleviate the water shortage in the area and improve the living conditions of the people. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Maharazu Ahmed
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