Swiss Embassy Humanitarian Advisor Visits Muna Vocational Centre

Maiduguri, Borno State We were honored to receive Ms. Cecile D’Agostino, Humanitarian Advisor, Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria, at the Borno State Vocational Enterprise Institute (BOVEI), Muna, Jere Local Government Area, during a working visit to understand the progress and prospects of the Social and Economic Reintegration Programme for conflict-affected children and women in Northeast Nigeria. The visit provided an opportunity to observe ongoing vocational skills training and engage directly with beneficiaries participating in the programme. Ms. D’Agostino interacted with beneficiaries and observed their participation in practical skills development, gaining first-hand insight into the opportunities being created to support their recovery, resilience, and reintegration. The vocational center provides beneficiaries with opportunities to acquire practical and marketable skills that can contribute to improved livelihoods and greater economic independence. Beyond technical skills, the programme also supports beneficiaries to rebuild confidence and take steps towards more sustainable futures. The visit further highlighted the importance of collaboration between humanitarian partners, government institutions, vocational training centers, and communities in strengthening pathways for sustainable social and economic reintegration. Engagements such as this provide valuable opportunities to reflect on progress, identify emerging needs, and strengthen collective efforts to ensure that conflict-affected children and women have access to meaningful opportunities for recovery, skills development, and self-reliance.\r\n\r\nTPO Nigeria remains committed to supporting inclusive recovery, resilience, and sustainable social and economic reintegration for conflict-affected communities in Northeast Nigeria.