Borno reintegrates 20 ex-Boko Haram children into communities
No fewer than 20 children formerly associated with Boko Haram have been reintegrated into communities in Borno State after completing a deradicalisation programme. The beneficiaries, comprising 10 girls and 10 boys classified as low-risk minors, received livelihood support and training in business management, record-keeping, savings and business improvement. The Programme Manager of the Allamin…
In Borno State, 20 former children of Boko Haram have been successfully reintegrated into their communities after undergoing a deradicalisation programme, according to a recent report. The beneficiaries were comprised of 10 girls and 10 boys, who were classified as low-risk minors. The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, through its Programme Manager Dadun Hamza, disclosed this on Saturday during the reintegration exercise in Maiduguri.
Upon completing the training, the children received business materials to start ventures such as welding, shoemaking, tailoring, food vending, fabric and shoe sales, incense making, and grinding services. Hamza further explained that the foundation would closely monitor their progress to ensure the sustainability of their businesses.
In addition to the children, 20 vulnerable women-headed households in the areas where the returnees were resettled were also provided with support. This was aimed at promoting acceptance of the returnees in their respective communities. The reintegration exercise in Maiduguri is a significant step towards rebuilding the lives of those affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.
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