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 Martin Griffiths concluded a four-day visit to Nigeria at the weekend, describing the situation in the Northeast Zone as heartbreaking. He met with the Vice-President and members of the Federal Government, the Chief of Defence Staff, as well as the Borno State Governor. He also met with Nigerians and humanitarian partners in Maiduguri, Bama and Damasak. The conflict in the Lake Chad basin has taken a heavy toll on communities across border areas, putting more than 10 million people at risk and in need of humanitarian assistance. The 2022 Nigeria Humanitarian Response Plan, slated for launch in February, requires just over $US1 billion to assist 8.4 million people in need this year.
Griffith met with the Governor of Borno State, who pledged to improve security and build resilience for the most vulnerable. He also met with humanitarian workers in Bama and Damasak and heard first-hand of the challenges they face in reaching people in need. He pledged to advocate for their safety and provide necessary support to the people they serve.