The Federal Government has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to assess communities ravaged by insurgency and activities of herdsmen nationwide.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo , who gave the directive during the inaugural meeting of the governing council of NEMA at the Presidential Villa, Abuja , noted :

“ Mr . President has directed that we do a survey and assessment on the damage done to towns, cities and communities that have been affected by violence in some parts of the country , including the farmers- herders clashes . NEMA will play a leading role in this and the Presidency will also provide direct support.
“ We will involve the people in the affected communities , and not just bring people from outside these communities , in the rebuilding efforts . We will involve people in these villages, artisans and other people in the communities , with required skills so that they can also benefit economically as we rebuild these communities . ”

Osinbajo had at the monthly meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC ) on February 15, 2018, informed the gathering that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the formation of a national committee to look into the rebuilding of communities affected by the violence in parts of the federation .

This, he said, was in line with the administration ’ s commitment towards finding lasting solutions to the conflicts .During the meeting, the vice president , who is also the chairman of the governing council , expressed the commitment of the board to the task ahead, adding that NEMA had been very visible .