The Justice Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI) of Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, has advised conflict-affected families to imbibe savings culture for enhanced resilience and recovery from insurgency impact.
Mr Victor Izang, JDPI official, said this at a Crisis Recovery Forum to promote savings culture among families affected by insurgency on Monday in Mubi Local Government Area of Adamawa.
Izang said the event marked the 2025 World Savings Day celebration observed globally on Oct. 22 annually.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that World Savings Day promotes financial literacy and encourages saving as a pathway to sustainable economic stability and individual empowerment, especially in crisis-prone areas.
According to him, conflict recovery requires financial stability and sustainable livelihood opportunities, adding that JDPI’s intervention promotes community resilience across the North-East region.
Izang said that the initiative followed earlier empowerment programmes implemented by JDPI across several communities in the state.
He described JDPI as one of Nigeria’s oldest NGOs, dedicated for over five decades to uplifting vulnerable communities through development and empowerment initiatives.
According to him, JDPI has carried out numerous projects in insurgency-affected areas, engaging youths and women from Michika, Hong, and neighbouring communities.
In his remark, Mr Hammamjumba Gatugel, the Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, represented by Mr Kwaji Duguri, commended JDPI for supporting grassroots recovery efforts of conflict-affected families.
He said the Adamawa Government remained committed to empowering citizens through start-up capital and business support to stimulate economic recovery.
Gatugel urged JDPI to sustain its interventions in supporting families affected by insurgency and promoting entrepreneurship and savings education.
NAN reports that the celebration featured paper presentations on “The Role of Savings in Peace Building” by Prof. John Itodo and “Savings and Internal Lending Community” by Mr John Ajekaiye.
