Refugees Commission to improve IDPs’ access to education

  The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRMI) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to education among internally displaced children across Nigeria. The Federal Commissioner of the Commission, Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, represented by the Director of Human Resource Management, Mallam Bello Bello, stated this in Abuja while speaking at the […]

 

The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRMI) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to education among internally displaced children across Nigeria.

The Federal Commissioner of the Commission, Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, represented by the Director of Human Resource Management, Mallam Bello Bello, stated this in Abuja while speaking at the launch of two children’s books authored by Mrs Teresa Oyibo Ameh, a staff member of the Commission.

The newly launched books include “The Rise of the Phoenix”, which offers hope and healing to children affected by war and trauma, and “Mariamo and the Bowl of Cashews”, which addresses violence and emotional pain.

The Federal Commissioner emphasised the importance of children to national development, noting that they should not merely be regarded as leaders of tomorrow, but as leaders of today.

In her remarks, the Director at the NCRMI, Mrs Fatima Daura, disclosed that the Commission actively supports initiatives that provide books and learning materials for children in IDP camps.

She said such interventions are critical to restoring hope and improving the welfare of vulnerable children, particularly the girl-child.

Daura explained that the Commission established Transitional Learning Centres in 2020 in states with high populations of displaced persons.

According to her, the centres are designed to deliver accelerated learning programmes that enhance literacy and numeracy skills, while preparing children for integration into formal intervention schools.

She noted that children’s books written by Nigerian authors play a vital role in shaping positive values and aspirations among displaced children, describing such initiatives as relatable and inspirational.

The books’ author, who is also the founder of the Aunty Talatu Reads Foundation, Mrs Teresa Oyibo Ameh, said her mission remains to inspire children to read, appreciate culture and find hope through books.

Speaking at the launch, Ameh said her books are intentionally colourful, engaging and concise to sustain children’s interest.