Adagon Refugee Camp In Ogoja Calls For Support During This Pandemic

By-Nura Whyte

Adagon 1 is a settlement in the Ogoja province of Cross River State, which harbours refugees from Cameroon, it has over 14000 Refugees,as at the time of glitztv Magazine visit.

The DG of SEMA,Mr princewill Ayim who was represented by the supervisor Mr Hillary Agiga said since the settlement came into existence in 2017,it has received great support from local and international donors especially from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR. “They have always shown support for the refugees”.

He said due to the current pandemic, they are passing through a lot of challenges especially funding,as a lot of the refugees came with their families, he said initially UNHCR pays a token of 7200 to each person, but was reduced 5600 and later to 4600 per person.

The DG plead for basic amenities in the settlement such as light ,water,food,toilet and also skill acquisition centers so the refugees could have a means of livelihood.

He said though UNHCR have been providing food for the refugees, it’s still not enough especially during this period the Coronavirus pandemic is savaging the world. He calls in local and international donors and also the federal government to come to their aid, by providing the necessary palliative to save life at the settlement.
“I have confidence In the government of Sir senator Ben Ayade for quick intervention” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the refugees ,Mr cyprian Bernard thanked the government of Nigeria for saveguiding them and providing them with an enabling environment and plead for the government to come into their aid during this pandemic.He said the stipend they receive is not enough for them to Carter for their daily needs, he however calls for support from local and international donors.