Prince Clem Agba, Honourable State Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning for Nigeria, stated that he was delighted to be a witness to the reopening and official unveiling of the rebuilt Ngarannam community. "As the co-chair of the Steering Committee of the Nigeria Window of the Regional Stabilisation Facility, I am gladdened to see a physical manifestation of how our discussions and strategic guidance in the boardroom have translated into this edifice today. It symbolises hope for many, not only in Borno State but across the conflict-affected Northeast." He added.

Centred on inclusion and being responsive to the needs of communities, the reconstruction strategies have prioritised collaborative and co-creation efforts that empower the community members with genuine ownership and pride – where individuals can recover with dignity and move out of dependency. The construction of 564 homes (with another 240 to come), a school, a shaded marketplace with 16 lockup shops, housing for teachers and security forces, government offices and a healthcare facility will serve over 3,000 people. To assure the economic empowerment of those returning home, community members were granted business starter grant support for 250 households and agriculture input grants to support an additional 250 households.

Ngarannam is within the Lake Chad Basin, a region extremely vulnerable to climate change's effects. In response to this challenge and to mitigate climate-induced risks, energy efficiency strategies have also been incorporated into the reconstruction. Each housing unit has energy-efficient stoves, and a greening initiative within the newly constructed community is underway. In addition, Two water boreholes are in place and the instalment of 720 solar-powered streetlights and solar-powered government facilities.

"The results that we have seen today prove that the concept of stabilisation works and strengthens society and the state. I'm sure Germany will remain engaged in the stabilisation work beyond Nigeria because other areas also need this assistance." Noted Ambassador Annett Gunther, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nigeria

Security is a critical priority in stabilisation initiatives. Evidence shows that it costs less money to secure one community area than it costs to feed the same community after 12 years. Independent monitoring has also evidenced that security is critical in determining people's access to services. It has brought fundamental rights back to the people, with 72% of households reporting an overall feeling of improved security and 89% reporting satisfaction with the Government in providing stabilisation support. As a result, security measures to deter intruders, including security out-post and police quarters consisting of a total of eight units, are part of the new community. 

"The construction of physical security-related infrastructure positively impacts people's sense of security. There is also a correlation between the sense of security and satisfaction with government performance. Building on the principles of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace nexus, the European Union will continue to foster long-lasting solutions to the many challenges in N.E Nigeria to bring stability, peace, security and economic well-being." said Ms. Cécile Tassin-Pelzer, Head of Cooperation, European Union.