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German Ambassador, UNDP Unveil Borno State’s IDP Resettlement Project In Monguno

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The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annet Gunther, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Elsie Attafuah, unveiled two major projects in Monguno, Borno State, highlighting ongoing efforts to rebuild insurgency-affected communities.

The projects, carried out by the Borno State government under Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, are centred on resettlement and digital education.

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Ambassador Gunther officially opened a new housing estate with 1,000 two-bedroom semi-detached houses and 900 semi-permanent shelters.

This initiative houses approximately 1,874 IDP families from 14 communities, who also receive food, non-food items, and cash grants. The estate includes a health centre and a borehole, which are essential amenities.

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Attafuah also established a 100-person ICT centre to facilitate digital education. This project demonstrates the commitment to promoting sustainable development and empowering communities through technology.

Ambassador Gunther praised Governor Zulum’s administration for its commitment to rebuilding lives, highlighting the collaborative nature of the housing project, which is funded by both the Borno State Government and international partners.

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Attafuah echoed this praise, stating that the housing project is consistent with UNDP’s regional stabilisation efforts aimed at restoring peace in the Lake Chad region.

She highlighted UNDP’s broader achievements in the Northeast, such as the construction of numerous social service facilities, shelters, and infrastructure projects, as well as livelihood and SGBV prevention programs.

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Attafuah also emphasised the relationship between UNDP initiatives and the Borno Model, which is a state-led framework for long-term peacebuilding.

Governor Zulum described the funding sources for the housing project, stating that the German government provided 500 permanent and 900 semi-permanent shelters, with the Borno State Government constructing the remaining 500 units and providing amenities.

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He thanked numerous international partners, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Egypt, and the European Union, for their assistance in rebuilding Borno State.

The governor stated that the project will eventually lead to the closure of some IDP camps in Monguno.

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The commissioning ceremony was attended by numerous dignitaries, including the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohammed Foud, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, and representatives from various UN agencies.

The event marked a significant step towards rebuilding lives and fostering sustainable development in a region deeply impacted by conflict.

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