BY MUSA IDRIS UMAR, DECEMBER 30, 2025 | 03:05 PM
The Borno State Government has announced plans to intensify reconstruction and resettlement efforts in 2026 as part of a final push to close all remaining internally displaced persons camps across the state.
The move targets thousands of displaced families who have spent years in temporary shelters due to the prolonged insurgency, with authorities seeking durable solutions that restore dignity and stability.
Under the 2026 budget proposal, the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement will expand rural housing schemes in resettled and recovered communities to support voluntary return.
The ministry will also provide portable water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in return areas including Kareto, Mile 90, Mile 40, Wumbi Bale, Sabon Gari, and Abadam.
The expansion of shelter construction is aimed at enabling families to return to their ancestral homes rather than remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.
WASH facilities will be prioritized to ensure safe and healthy living conditions, particularly for women, children, and other vulnerable groups in resettled communities.
The government says the projects are designed to promote long-term stability and prevent secondary displacement in areas already recovered from insurgency.
A total of N58.7 billion has been allocated to the ministry for capital and recurrent expenditure in the 2026 fiscal year.
The intervention reflects the state government’s broader policy shift from emergency humanitarian response to sustainable development and post-conflict recovery.
Authorities say the planned investments will accelerate the transition of displaced persons from camps to permanent communities with access to basic services and livelihoods.
The 2026 budget proposal was presented by Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, governor of Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild lives and restore normalcy across the state.