The federal government Tuesday pleaded with the general public to desist from a nonchalant attitude towards Internally Displaced Peoples (IDPs).
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, who was represented by the director of Special Project, Dr. Charles Nzelu, during the distribution of drugs and essential health materials to IDP camps in Kuchigoro, Lifecamp and Durumi IDP camps, Abuja, said Nigerians should show them affection through their wealth and kindness.
The minister reiterated the government’s preparedness towards accessibility to free drugs and other health materials in accordance with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Dr. Nzelu advised the authorities of the 2 IDPs camp to take opportunity of federal government gesture to use the drug and other valuable health materials judiciously for the benefit ofIDPs.
Responding, Mr. Luka Yathuma of Kuchigoro IDP’s camp commended federal government’s for this initiative at this crucial time. He added that government needs to do more to reduce the acute suffering of IDPs.
Woman leader of Durrumi’s IDP’s camp, Mrs. Liyatu Ayuba, appreciated the federal government and the ministry for coming to their aids.