The Deputy Governor of Plateau state, Mrs Josephine Piyo has stated that the state government would collaborate with the United Nations Office of the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other humanitarian response agencies to ensure quick response to distressed people in the state. 

Piyo stated this while receiving the United Nations delegation on behalf of the state Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang in Jos on Wednesday. 

She assured the delegation that the state is ready to offer support in form of logistics and any kind support they may need to ensure that distressed citizens get the required assistance in times of natural disasters and conflicts. 

The Deputy Governor appreciates delegation for the visit,stating that it would be of immense benefit for the state to receive rapid humanitarian response in times of need especially as the state struggle with a high record of internally displaced persons,IDPs, who are eager to return to their ancestral homes. 
Earlier, leader of the delegation, Mr. Ibrahim Bari, acknowledged the delegation were on the Plateau to assess what was on ground after the Plateau State Emergency Monitoring Agency (PLASEMA) approached their office for humanitarian intervention in the state. 

Bari said the office raises awareness and understanding of people’s needs through annual Global Humanitarian Overview and mobilise funding and resources to ensure those needs are met.

He added that the office also campaigns for the rights of people affected by humanitarian crises, amplify their voices and ensure the humanitarian system is accountable to them, advocate at the highest levels for effective and principled humanitarian action by all and for all.

The State Director PLASEMA, Mr. Chuwang Sha, regretted that the state did not have a workable humanitarian intervention plan or structure that could address immediate humanitarian needs. 

Sha however, applauded the new government under Barr.Caleb Mutfwang led administration for prioritising the humanitarian needs of the citizens,especially now that the state is faced with problems that needs intervention.