The Benue State Emergency Management Agency, BSEMA, has partnered with the State Bureau of Homeland Security and Benue Digital Infrastructure Company to secure Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, and other vulnerable people in the state.
The executive secretary of BSEMA , James Iorpuu, disclosed this on Monday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the partners.
He said the MoU became imperative because of the daunting challenges faced by IDPs in host communities.
According to him: “This partnership is therefore timely, as it seeks to integrate advanced digital tools into our operations, enabling us to better serve the people. Today, we are setting the stage for a new era in emergency management and humanitarian response.
“This initiative reflects our shared commitment to aligning our services with international standards, thereby positioning Benue as a model for other states in Nigeria.”
He said the partnership is timely as it aims to integrate advanced digital tools into the agency’s operations, enabling it to better serve both displaced persons and the wider population.
Iorpuu commended the contributions of foreign partners to humanitarian efforts in the state, describing their support as overwhelming.
He also expressed gratitude to the Benue Digital Infrastructure Company and the Bureau of Homeland Security for their collaborative efforts.
“As we append our signatures to this MOU today, let it serve as a testament to our collective resolve to build a safer, more resilient, and better-prepared Benue.
“Let us work together to ensure that this partnership delivers the intended results and transforms the lives of our people,” he said.
The director-general of the Bureau of Homeland Security, Jacob Gbamwuan, said the bureau would coordinate all security responses for improved security of lives and property.
