Borno govt seals French NGO for illegal operations

The Borno government has sealed iMMAP, a French iNGO operating illegally without necessary registration from relevant authorities in the state.

The Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof. Mohammed Tar, revealed this in a statement made available to the Tribune in Maiduguri on Saturday.

The statement noted that the field office of the iMMAP in Borno has been sealed with immediate effect.

The statement explained that the action is taken to ensure compliance with the law and to prevent further illegal activities of the organisation as enshrined in the provisions outlined by the Borno State Agency for the Coordination of Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Response under Section 9(6)(7)(a)(b), which states, “No non-governmental organisation (NGO) may operate within the state without being duly registered, and a certificate issued may be cancelled or suspended upon satisfactory confirmation.

‘The Borno State Government wishes to acknowledge the humanitarian support of all legally registered and rule-compliant non-governmental organisations operating in the state. However, the government operates with zero tolerance for erring entities.

“After thorough investigation and subsequent confirmation that an NGO, iMMAP France, has been operating in the state without the necessary registration and authorization from relevant authorities, the Borno State Government hereby wishes to inform the general public that the office premises of the organisation in the Borno field office have been sealed with immediate effect.

“This action is taken to ensure compliance with the law and to prevent further illegal activities of the organisation as enshrined in the provisions outlined by the Borno State Agency for the Coordination of Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Response under Section 9(6)(7)(a)(b), which states, “No non-governmental organisation (NGO) may operate within the state without being duly registered, and a certificate issued may be cancelled or suspended upon satisfactory confirmation.”.

“Consequently, all partners and personnel affiliated with iMMAP France are to note that access to the sealed premises is strictly prohibited, and any attempt to tamper with or circumvent this action will be met with appropriate legal consequences. Furthermore, security agencies and concerned individuals are advised to remain vigilant with a view to preventing any activity being carried out by iMMAP France or its representatives within the state.”

The statement also advised all civil society organisations working in the state to conform strictly with the legal framework and governance protocols for the non-governmental and humanitarian services sectors in the state.

‘The BOSG will continue to maintain vigilance on NGOs and INGOs to protect public interest and preserve our due processes”.

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