{"id":475,"date":"2025-11-27T13:45:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T13:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncfrmidps.com.ng\/wp\/?p=475"},"modified":"2025-11-27T13:54:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T13:54:16","slug":"475","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncfrmidps.com.ng\/wp\/?p=475","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Commended at the 76th UNHCR Executive Committee Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-37px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nigeria has been highly commended on the global stage for its progressive efforts in refugee protection and humanitarian response. At the 76th Session of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) Meeting of the High Commissioner\u2019s Programme, the country received notable praise from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Mr. Filippo Grandi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Nigerian delegation was led by the Honourable Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, supported by the Honourable Federal Commissioner, Alhaji Aliyu Tijani Ahmed of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), the government agency mandated to ensure the protection, welfare, and documentation of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons in Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The event took place at Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, the EXCOM meeting hosts over 150 member states presenting updates and strategies on global refugee affairs, protection frameworks, and humanitarian priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During the session, Nigeria received commendation for its significant strides in rehabilitation, reintegration, and resettlement of displaced populations. The UNHCR High Commissioner also highlighted Nigeria\u2019s swift and effective issuance of legal documentation to refugees and asylum seekers, a crucial step that enables access to services, protection, and socio-economic inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This recognition underscores Nigeria\u2019s commitment to strengthening humanitarian systems, advancing durable solutions for forced displacement, and upholding international protection standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nigeria remains committed to deepening partnerships, expanding humanitarian support, and enhancing long-term solutions for displaced and vulnerable populations within its borders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigeria has been highly commended on the global stage for its progressive efforts in refugee protection and humanitarian response. 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