Yobe stakeholders Commended EU, British Council for Peace Efforts

Ibrahim Umar
Kanempress
18, January, 2023

The European Union (EU) and the British Council have been commended by stakeholders in Yobe State for their efforts in restoring peace in the region.

The commendation came as the EU-funded Managing Conflict in North-East Nigeria (MCN) Programme of the British Council rounded off its five-year humanitarian intervention in Yobe.

The Representative of the Chairman Yobe State Council of Chiefs, Baba Hardo Zarma, praised the MCN Programme for its positive impact in restoring peace and harmonious coexistence between local communities.

The MCN Programme, which was launched in 2017, aimed to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East region of Nigeria.

The programme was implemented by the British Council in partnership with local organizations and government agencies, and focused on improving access to justice, security and basic services for affected communities.

The MCN Programme’s efforts have contributed significantly to the restoration of peace and normalcy to communities in Yobe State, which was one of the North-East states worst affected by the insurgency.

The EU and the British Council’s support has played a crucial role in addressing the humanitarian crisis and improving the lives of those affected by the conflict.