In continuation of its efforts to eliminate civil unrests in the country, the Ministry of Interior has assured Nigerians of its readiness to partner the Technical Working Group (TWG) on the Draft National Policy On the Protection of Civilians and Civil Harm Mitigation (POC-CHM).
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, gave the assurance while representing the Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola during a courtesy call and formal presentation of the Draft National Policy by the Technical Working Group.
Belgore said that the Ministry, which is basically charged with providing internal security and ensuring citizen integrity, was willing to partner reliable organizations.
:Therefore, this draft policy is coming at the right time. This will no doubt, help in engaging our youths in meaningful and profitable activities,” he said.
Hr said that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was doing so much in terms of social welfare and support to the population.
He however stated that the necessary awareness was not being created concerning these activities.
“There are so many programmes that are geared towards creating jobs, assistance in social relief, boosting small and medium scale entrepreneurship, and varied Government efforts in ensuring youth employment and wealth creation.”
In his presentation, a board member of the Technical Working Group, Adesina oke said that the organisation was not oblivious of the fact that government was making spirited efforts, but as responsible civil society organisation, they also felt that it was important to contribute to these efforts of government, by partnering and supporting government in all ways possible, noting that some of the programmes would be funded by their organisation.
The Director, Joint Services, Peter Egbodo, disclosed that the organisation would produce a roadmap for rules and operational engagements for the Ministry and Security Services in armed conflicts in line with global best practices rooted in the numerous UN Treaties, Conventions and protocols to which Nigeria is a signatory.
“Therefore, with the passage and assent of the policy, Nigeria stands as the first country to domesticate and operationalize the all-important policy that seeks to protect Civilians,: he added.
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