Insecurity had destroyed communities, emptied villages, forced farmers off their land, and kept children out of school.
The lamentation was made by Gov Dauday LawAl of Zamfars State at the official launch of the IDP Policy and State Action Plan on Durable Solutions (SAP) for Katsina and Zamfara States, held at Fraser Suites, Abuja.
Gov LawAl said as of 2024, over 216,000 people—mostly women and children—had been displaced across all 14 local government areas, explaining that his administration is tackling the root causes of insecurity through several key initiatives.
The measures include the establishment of the State Security Trust Fund, deployment of volunteer protection guards, and the tightening of governance systems to ensure accountability and effective service delivery.
He also highlighted efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV) and expand social and livelihood programs, aimed at restoring stability, supporting displaced persons, and empowering communities to rebuild their lives with dignity.
He further highlighted that the new IDP Policy and State Action Plan provide a structured framework for prevention, protection, coordination, voluntary return, reintegration, and long-term recovery, aligned with national laws and international standards.
“Durable solutions must include security, access to farmland and livelihoods, functioning schools and healthcare, restored infrastructure, and social cohesion,” Governor Lawal said.
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