11M Nigerians Need Humanitarian Assistance -UN Rep

Outgoing Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in Nigeria, Edward Kallon has given startling estimates on the humanitarian crises in Nigeria, saying close to eleven million Nigerians need humanitarian assistance. 

The UN helmsman also disclosed that the 2020 Global Terrorism Index ranked Nigeria 3rd behind Afghanistan and Iraq as countries in global terrorism. 

This is even as Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom renewed calls for the convocation of a National Security Summit to discuss growing security challenges confronting the country. 


Edward Kallon, bared his mind Friday November 5, 2021 during a farewell visit on the Governor at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi. 

Kallon will be leaving after a successful five year tenure.

According to the UN diplomat, activities of herders-farmers crisis in the North Central, Boko Haram in the North East and North West, Niger Delta Avengers and Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB have led to large scale migration and mass stay in Internally Displaced Persons camps across the country. 

Edward Kallon, bared his mind Friday November 5, 2021 during a farewell visit on the Governor at the Benue Peoples House, Makurdi. 

Kallon will be leaving after a successful five year tenure.


According to the UN diplomat, activities of herders-farmers crisis in the North Central, Boko Haram in the North East and North West, Niger Delta Avengers and Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB have led to large scale migration and mass stay in Internally Displaced Persons camps across the country. 

He stated that Nigeria is at a crossroads with multiple challenges which have implications on peace, development and stability in West Africa, Africa and beyond, stressing that cohesion, justice and the rule of law must be entrenched for the benefit of the country. 

Mr Kallon identified women and youth participation in politics and productive economic activities to reduce youth unemployment and underemployment which at the moment is a time bomb that must be dealt with decisively. 

He stated that he was happy the world has been well informed about the atrocities in Benue and elsewhere in the country, pointing out that the file will remain opened for all to peruse and expressed hope that an end to the atrocities committed by the terrorists was still in sight. 

Governor Samuel Ortom while restating his call for a National Security Summit, said he  was happy the state of the nation report was presented by representative of the United Nations and asked that same should be presented to the Presidency for action. 

The Governor stated that he had also made similar presentations and personally written to the federal government, through press statements and conferences, expressing worry that no place in Nigeria is safe at the moment. 

While reassuring the resolve of his administration to sustain youth and women participation in governance, the Governor said Mr Kallon, who is an honorary citizen of Benue would greatly be missed by people of the state.



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