In Plateau State, where communities continue to bear the scars of conflict, hope has arrived in the form of a ₦26 million educational donation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
ECOWAS Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, announced the donation in Jos during the launch of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Dialogue.
Aid Beyond The Classroom
The workshop, a two-day gathering of local and international partners including GIZ, the EU’s Support Programme for African Peace and Security, and the Child Protection Network, aimed to coordinate responses for the most vulnerable.
Furthermore, beyond education, ECOWAS pledged ₦56 million worth of food and essential items for displaced families, a tangible gesture of solidarity for those grappling with prolonged unrest.
Children At The Heart Of Recovery
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Moreover, “This is not charity—it affirms our commitment,” Ugbe said, addressing children and families who have endured the unrelenting impact of violence.
“It tells every child in Plateau: We see you, we value you, and you are not alone.”
Julie Sandra of the Plateau State Peace Building Agency shared stark figures: over 30,000 people displaced, with children facing trauma, exploitation, and interrupted schooling.
Representing the state government, Timothy Gayi emphasised that communities must build sustainable livelihoods, protection, and resilience to achieve true recovery, not rely solely on aid.
Through the HDP Dialogue, ECOWAS and its partners are turning solidarity into action, placing children and women at the heart of Plateau’s recovery.
