The United Nations resident Coordinator for Humanitarian Operation Edward Kallon has arrived Gombe State on a two day working visit.
The UN Chief was receive at the Gombe International Airport by top Government officials led by the Secretary to the State Government Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi.
On arrival, the UN team proceeded to the Malam Sidi Deradicalisation Rehabilitation and Reintegration Camp Operation Safe Coridor where they were briefed by the Operation Safe Coridor Commander Major General B.M.Shafa and the Camp Commandant Brig.General Musa Ibrahim about the Program which is basically aimed at reorientating repentant Boko Haram insurgents with a view to reintegrating them back to the society.
While commending the effort of the state for the foresight, he said the programme is an element of reconciliation and peace building process.
He said the North East have for the passed 11years suffered from the insugency which has so far claim over 37 thausand lives with a total of 2 million people displaced.
He said the UN have been providing humanitarian assistance to the region and will continue to do so for the benefit of humanity.
Mr. Kallon call for a collective effort in bringing a lasting solution to the security challenges in the North East.
Mr. Edward Kallon and his team were accompanied to Malam sidi Deradicalisation and Rehabilitation camp by the Special Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Budget, Planning and Development Partners Coordination Dr. Ishiyaka Mohammed.
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