By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering a productive partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), aimed at sustaining recovery and development across the state.
The Governor made the pledge during a courtesy visit by WFP Director Mr. David Stevenson and Mastercard Foundation Director Ms. Rosy Fynn at the Government House in Damaturu.
According to a statement issued by Mamman Mohammad, Director General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Buni praised both organizations for their pivotal roles in supporting the state’s post-conflict recovery efforts.
“We deeply appreciate your support and are eager to strengthen our collaboration in pursuit of a resilient and sustainable future for our people,” Governor Buni stated.
In his remarks, Mr. David Stevenson congratulated the Yobe State Government on its smooth transition from emergency humanitarian assistance to implementing durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
“I commend the strategic leadership and cooperation we’ve seen in Yobe. Your initiatives, particularly the empowerment of women and youth in agriculture, are a key step toward long-lasting recovery and economic self-reliance,” Stevenson said.
He assured the governor of WFP’s continued support in unlocking the state’s agricultural potential and strengthening food security.
Also speaking, Rosy Fynn of the Mastercard Foundation reaffirmed the foundation’s commitment to uplifting youth and women in Yobe through targeted empowerment initiatives.
“Our goal is to create 30 million job opportunities for young people across Africa, and Yobe’s youth—especially women—will be a major focus in our interventions here in Nigeria,” Fynn stated.
The visit underscores a growing shift in Yobe’s development narrative—from crisis response to building sustainable livelihoods and empowering communities affected by conflict.
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