Federal Commissioner for Refugees Hajiya Hadiza Sani Kangiwa has solicited the assistance of the Nigeria Customs as well as Custom Officers Wives Association (COWA) in aiding the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by the Plateau State conflicts.

Hajiya Hadiza made the call when she visited the Comptroller- General of Customs Alhaji Abdullahi Dikko in his office. She said rainy season is approaching, thereby increasing vulnerability of the IDPs especially in the areas of provision of shelter, clothing and other non food items.

She said due to the gap in funding and delays in budgetary release, the Commission deems it necessary to seek intervention from organisations and agencies such as the Nigeria Custom Service so as to ameliorate the suffering of the internally displaced persos.

The commissioner was accompanied by the Head of the Internally Displaced Persons Division Mrs. Bajoga Petel as well as the Head of the Legal Unit of the Commission Barr. Garba Isimbabi.

Responding, Comptroller- General of Customs Abdullahi Dikko expressed appreciation for the visit and pledged "assistance and support to this course".