Boko Haram: Germany To Assist Nigeria Rebuild North East Region

The German government, on Wednesday, announced its commitment in assisting the federal government rebuild the north-east ravaged by Boko Haram insurgents.

Mr. Burghard Brinksmeier, of the Political Affairs and Human Rights unit of the German Embassy, made the announcement during his visit to the camp of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) at St. Theresa’s Catholic establishment, in Yola.

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He stated that this gesture is aimed at reducing the financial burden of the president Buhari administration in rebuilding the north-east region destroyed by the insurgents.

Mr Brinksmeier said that he was in the state to get first-hand information on the condition of the IDPs in the state, adding that he was also in the state to see the level of destructions as this will enable him present correct information to the German government.

“The German government is ready to assist the government of Nigeria to rebuild north east region. Schools have been destroyed; bridges and many other vital infrastructures have been damaged.

“So, my country is interested to help the Nigerian government to rebuild the zone for normal life activities to resume after the crisis.

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“Although we cannot do that now because the crisis is still on, we can only provide our assistance to rebuild the area when the insurgency is completely wipe.” He said.

Mr Brinksmeier commended the Bishop of Yola Diocese, His Lordship Dr. Stephen Mamza, who accompanied him round the camp, for his efforts in ensuring that the IDPs were properly taken care of by the church.

The chairman of the camp, Mr. John Dawa, told Brinksmeier that they were sacked from the Girei camp by government authorities.

Dawa added that they spent five days without food inside the bush before the Catholic Church came to their aid.

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