UK FCDO Mission Visits Yobe for Stabilization and Development Assessment
UK FCDO Mission Visits Yobe for Stabilization and Development Assessment
Following a previous high-level engagements between His Excellency Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, CON, Executive Governor of Yobe State, and the British High Commission, a delegation from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has undertaken a fact-finding mission to Yobe State.
The visit builds on the UK Government’s commitment to partnering with Yobe State in enhancing resilience, protecting essential services, and strengthening health and education systems across the state.
During the two-day engagement, the FCDO team carried out vulnerability and service continuity assessments, exploring opportunities to support Yobe’s ongoing efforts in:
1.Community resilience and local capacity development
2. Safe access to health and education services
3. Strengthening institutional coordination
4. Enhancing service delivery in sensitive areas
The mission commenced with a briefing at the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), where discussions focused on proactive measures for protecting essential infrastructure and sustaining service delivery in evolving contexts.
A courtesy call on His Excellency, the Deputy Governor Hon. Idi Barde Gubana (Wazirin Fune), reaffirmed Governor Buni’s commitment to deepening partnerships that foster stability, growth, and community well-being.
The FCDO team also visited:
1. Yobe State Teaching Hospital, Damaturu – to review operational resilience and emergency response frameworks.
2. General Sani Abacha Specialist Hospital (GSASH) – to assess service continuity and supply chain processes.
3. Offices of the State Security Adviser, DSS Director, and Commissioner of Police – for coordination discussions on institutional collaboration and protective measures.
4. UN OCHA – to align on humanitarian and development interventions.
Governor Mai Mala Buni commended the UK FCDO for its sustained partnership and reaffirmed that:
“Yobe State remains committed to providing an enabling environment that will ensure collaborative efforts to promote peace, strengthen essential services, and enhance the resilience of our communities.”
This mission highlights the deepening UK–Nigeria cooperation in driving inclusive recovery, peacebuilding, and sustainable development across Yobe State and the wider region.