By Victor Akaa, Abuja.
The Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Nigeria) Mr. Mohammed Yahya has commended the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, as well as the Nigerian Army for creating an enabling environment for them to work in the north east.
Mr. Yahya gave the commendation when he call on the COAS in Army headquarters, Abuja.
According to UNDP Resident Representative, the provision of security by the NA has enabled the body to proffer humanitarian assistance to the traumatised people of the North east.
He said his visit was to brief Gen. Buratai and the Nigerian Army on the successes recorded in the NE courtesy of the NA role of creating the conducive environment for them to thrive.
He further reassured the UNDP’s resolution in collaborating with the army in rendering more humanitarian services to the displaced people in the region.
He therefore thanked the Nigerian army and COAS for integrating the UNDP system for the stabilisation work in the NE.
In his response, the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai thanked the UNDP for the laudable programme they are doing in the north East, and charged in making sure all the IDPS return to the their various homes.
Buratai further promised to sustain on their operational activities in making sure normalcy return in the North East.
