Army Reaffirms Commitment to Protection, Reintegration of Displaced Persons
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting civil authorities and relevant government agencies in addressing the challenges facing refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country.
The assurance was given by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, while receiving the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Honourable Dr Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, on a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
General Shaibu underscored the close link between security and displacement, stressing that durable solutions to the plight of refugees and IDPs are dependent on improved security, stability, and effective civil–military cooperation.
He noted that the Nigerian Army remains fully aligned with national efforts to restore peace and create an enabling environment for humanitarian and development interventions.
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According to the COAS, ongoing military operations nationwide continue to prioritise the protection of civilians and the creation of secure conditions that facilitate the safe return, resettlement, and reintegration of displaced persons.
He assured the Commission of the Army’s readiness to sustain support for humanitarian initiatives aimed at restoring dignity, improving livelihoods, and enhancing the overall well-being of affected populations.
In his remarks, the Federal Commissioner, Dr Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, commended the Nigerian Army for its longstanding support to the Commission.
He recalled the critical role played by the Army during previous evacuation and repatriation exercises of Nigerians from Cameroon, describing the military’s involvement as pivotal to the success of those operations.
Dr Ahmed further sought continued collaboration and support from the Nigerian Army as the Commission prepares for another similar mission. He emphasised that effective partnership with the military is essential not only for operational success, but also for ensuring that humanitarian interventions translate into improved livelihoods, dignity, and sustainable well-being for displaced persons.
The visit, both officials agreed, further reinforces inter-agency collaboration in addressing displacement challenges and advancing comprehensive solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons in Nigeria.
