“The ECOWAS commission will continue its collaboration with member states and partners to promote the protection of humanitarian workers through policy implementation, sensitisation and advocacy. “The commission will also continue to respond to the plights of the affected population through the donation of food and non-food items to reduce the sufferings of the vulnerable population. “In this regard, the commission is handing over food worth over four million US Dollars to four member countries including Nigeria to assuage the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Jange said. “Administering vaccines, providing food, setting up safe spaces for women and girls, and containing locust invasions despite the pandemic. “We all must join hands in supporting our #RealLifeHeroes this World Humanitarian Day and going forward.

Source: The Guardian August 19, 2020 18:22 UTC