SWISS GOV. UNVEILS FUNDING SUPPORT OF APPROXIMATELY $3.4M FOR YOBE STATE
Strengthening Partnership for Durable Solutions: Yobe State Governor Hosts Swiss Delegation
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from the Embassy of Switzerland, led by Mr. Nicolas Martin-Achard, First Secretary for Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation, at the Government House in Damaturu.
The meeting reaffirmed the robust partnership between the Yobe State Government and the Swiss Government in addressing humanitarian crises, displacement, and sustainable development. Governor Buni praised Switzerland for its unwavering commitment to supporting durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), highlighting the recent allocation of approximately USD 3.4 million in humanitarian funding for Yobe State.
Governor Buni expressed profound gratitude to the Swiss Government and its Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Nicolas Lang, for their dedication to international solidarity and humanitarian ideals. He noted that Switzerland’s funding support for the 2025–2027 period would significantly bolster efforts to address displacement issues in the state.
“The Swiss Government’s extraordinary trust and partnership in supporting Yobe State demonstrates a shared commitment to impactful and sustainable solutions. My administration is resolutely committed to ensuring that these resources are utilized effectively to address critical needs,” Governor Buni stated.
He also emphasized the ongoing joint efforts between the Yobe State Government and Switzerland, noting that their collaboration aligns with the State Action Plan on Solutions to Internal Displacement. He assured the delegation that the state’s Security Planning and Coordination Group (SPCG) has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure a favorable environment for durable solutions.
Mr. Nicolas Martin-Achard commended Governor Buni’s leadership in addressing displacement challenges and expressed optimism about the partnership’s potential to transform the lives of vulnerable populations.
The meeting concluded with Governor Buni reiterating his administration’s commitment to working closely with Switzerland and other development partners to achieve lasting peace, stability, and development in Yobe State.
This visit underscores the strengthening of international partnerships to address critical humanitarian and development challenges, contributing to the development and prosperity of Yobe State. The high-level meeting was attended by the Country Director of Save the Children International, the Yobe State Coordinator of the SOLID Project, and a representative of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).