The ActionAid Nigeria, an NGO, says it is setting up campaign against violent extremism in parts of the country. For Nasarawa state, the country director said 82,680 persons in 12 communities across six local government areas would benefit from the project. Obi further explained that 18,000 persons would benefit directly while 64,680 others would benefit indirectly from the project in Nasarawa state. Obi added that the project was also being implemented in Kogi with the same number of beneficiaries and communities as in Nasarawa state. Mr Abari Aboki, the Nasarawa state Head of Service, who inaugurated the project on behalf of the State Government, assured ActionAid Nigeria of necessary support towards its success.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 28, 2019 11:48 UTC