International Rescue Committee (IRC) Nigeria has disturbed relief items, comprising dignity kits for women and children and other non-food items to over 500 households affected by conflict in Mangu Local Government of Plateau State.
The displaced persons, nearly 19,000, including children and widows need assistance and support, as these people have no access to food, shelter, and sanitation.
EH WASH Hygiene Promotion Officer and IRC Nigeria Emergency Team Co-Lead, Geoffery Atiko, who briefed reporters during the distribution, said it extends beyond non-food and dignity items.
He said the organisation is involved in building boreholes and toilets to ensure improved hygiene and health for the displaced population.
Atiko said: “We are constructing one solar-powered borehole and rehabilitating one non-functional motorised borehole to assist IDPs in Mangu.”
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Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) Manager, Iliya Shehu, said the group’s intervention includes unconditional cash transfers to households, with each receiving about N35,000 per month for the three months.
Danladi Denna, district head in Mangu, hailed IRC, noting the positive impact on his community.
Country Director in Nigeria, Babatunde Ojei, had announced relief funding of $250,000.
He said: “Plateau has endured a history of conflicts, and the crisis has witnessed a surge in casualties, destruction, and mass displacement.
“These attacks have impacted communities, some inaccessible, impeding accurate victim assessments. IRC has augmented its commitment to Plateau, aiming to meet demands for water, food, and shelter.”