17/08/2026
Adamawa Graduates 530 Beneficiaries, Distributes Livelihood Start-Up Kits Under SD3R Project
The Adamawa State Ministry for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Humanitarian Services (MRRR&HS), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Caritas Nigeria, has graduated 530 beneficiaries and distributed livelihood start-up kits under the SD3R Project.
The ceremony, held on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at the Nyako Centre, State Secretariat Complex, Yola, brought together beneficiaries from Malkohi in Yola South LGA, and Shuwa and Gulak in Madagali LGA.
The event marked an important milestone in the Adamawa State Government’s efforts to strengthen livelihoods, reintegration, peacebuilding, social cohesion and community resilience.
Government representatives, UNDP, Caritas Nigeria, Local Government Councils, traditional institutions, security agencies, faith-based organizations, youth and women-led groups, Community-Based Organizations and other stakeholders participated in the ceremony.
The beneficiaries were formally recognized for successfully completing relevant livelihood and reintegration support activities and received start-up kits to enable them to commence or strengthen their livelihood activities.
Speaking during the event, the Honourable Commissioner, MRRR&HS, Hon. Bello Hamman Diram, who was ably represented by the Permanent Secretary, Pharmacist Amos Enoch Piribu, emphasized the importance of making productive use of the support provided while promoting peaceful coexistence, reconciliation and community ownership.
The intervention demonstrates the continued commitment of the Adamawa State Government and its development partners to supporting sustainable livelihoods and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities across the State.
MRR Information Unit
17 August 2026