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....Says Climate Change Also Responsible For Humanitarian Crises And Poverty In Nigeria. The United Arab Emirates has expressed its readiness to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda by contributing to every effort that will lead to a reduction of humanitarian crises as well as eradicate poverty in Nigeria by 2030. UAE's Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al- Shamsi made this known when he received the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu in his office. The Envoy who described Nigeria as "my country" said, I am very committed to Nigeria because I am representing the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria. Nigerians are the nicest people I have ever met." He promised to convey the request to support the federal government initiative in tackling hunger, poverty, and humanitarian challenges facing the country to the necessary authorities, assuring that the partnership will work. He invited the Minister to at...

Nigerian Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has announced new cluster heads of programme under the National Social Safety Net Programme in line with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking while addressing management and staff of the programs in Abuja, the Minister said the changes became necessary to give new energy and sense of direction with desired results. There is no tolerance for excuse or failure. Edu said the N-power and other Social Safety-Nets programs were rolled out to create jobs and not pains for Nigerians, reminding them that their appointments is under probation for a period of six months. She warned that anyone who performed below expectations would be replaced, directing all of them to go to the field where the poor people live and not sit in their air-conditioned offices in Abuja. “Every day, you must be out on the field achieving results. Nigerians are waiting. We have zero tolerance for inefficiency, excu...

The United Nations says it welcomes the federal government's positions on a coordinated approach to handling humanitarian crises in Nigeria. The UN describes the approach as the best way to find durable solutions to the multi-dimensional humanitarian challenges facing the country, saying it will partner with the federal government in that regard. A UN Team led by the Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on solutions to internal displacement, Mr. Robert Piper, made this known when he visited the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu in her office. Piper who was joined at the meeting by the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale said only durable solutions can bring quick coordinated results. He commended the Minister for starting well by visiting areas with major humanitarian needs and pledged the UN's support for Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reduce Humanitarian and Pov...

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu who is among the delegation travelling with President Bola Tinubu has arrived New York with the President, where she will be participating in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), her first as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr Betta Edu is expected to play an expertise role and deliver recommendations on the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures on poverty reduction and provides information for policymaking which assesses poverty in various aspects of people’s daily lives, such as education, health, housing, and access to basic amenities to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of people who are still facing crises. The theme of the 2023 UNGA is: “Rebuilding trust and Reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.” The President wa...

....2.1 Million Beneficiaries Already Captured. The World Food Programme, WFP, has pledged to support President Tinubu’s Zero Hunger Programme under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Country Director of WFP, David Stevesson, made this known Tuesday when he led a team of the United Nations, UN agency to visit the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu in her office. Stevesson disclosed that 2.1 million Nigerians have already been captured as beneficiaries of the program with the hope to expand working with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. He pledged WFP's support to the Federal Government's Humanitarian and Poverty intervention efforts including the food security agenda and the Zero Hunger Programme among others. According to him, the Organization is excited by the robust drive of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's government to eradicate poverty and reduce humanitarian cr...

The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has charged the Management and Staff of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) to change their mindset and attitude to work, warning it would no longer be business as usual. The Minister gave the charge last thursday, while addressing the management of the Commission at its Headquarters in Maiduguri. She urged them to work with a strategy that will help to deliver the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which is aimed at reducing poverty and humanitarian crises in the region. Dr. Edu, who was disappointed over the attitude to work of the Commission's top management staff, said only collaboration and partnership will help the Commission to deliver on its mandate. She frowned at a situation where various departments don't share knowledge or collaborate, leading to difficulties in achieving short, medium, and long-term goals, saying it won't work under the Leadership of Presid...

Since assuming the role of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has wasted no time in implementing impactful measures to uplift the lives of Nigerians. In just a few weeks, her commitment to addressing poverty and supporting vulnerable communities has become evident through a series of commendable initiatives. Recognizing that food security is fundamental to alleviating poverty, Dr. Betta Edu launched an ambitious campaign to ensure Nigerians have access to nutritious meals. She collaborated with relevant stakeholders to establish mobile food banks in underserved areas, providing essential food items to those in need. This initiative not only combats hunger but also creates a more equitable distribution of resources across the country. In her capacity as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Betta Edu has prioritized disaster preparedness and response. Collaborating with relevant agencies, she has developed comprehensive contingency plans to mit...

The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, Friday flagged off the distribution of non-food items to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) covering over 900 households at Shwari Camp 5 in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The relief items include hundreds of mattresses, pillows, blankets, footwear, wrappers, and treated Insecticide mosquito nets. The Minister assured the 480,000 unregistered IDPs that the Federal Government was not unmindful of their plight and humanitarian needs, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, geared toward eradicating poverty will cover them directly working with the State Government. She promised them that the social register, conditional cash transfer, and other social intervention programs of the federal government would be extended to them. Dr. Edu expressed optimism that the relief items will go a long way in cushioning their harsh living condition and Government will provide more dura...

Congratulations to His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Otu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, for successfully marking his first 100 days in office. This remarkable milestone is a testament to your unwavering dedication and commitment to the progress and prosperity of our great state. I would like to emphasize the exceptional efforts made by His Excellency, in attracting investors through the recent International Cooperation and Investment Summit which took place at the Calabar International Conference Center. This initiative has undoubtedly paved the way for economic growth and successfully wooed investors, bringing forth a wave of potential investments that will obviously transform our state's economic landscape. Furthermore, I commend Governor Otu for his relentless efforts in addressing the deteriorating state of our roads and building the abandoned ones. Additionally, I am delighted to witness the remarkable turnaround of the tourism industry in Cross River...

Dr. Betta Edu Seeks Military Assistance To Prevent Humanitarian Crises, Eradicate Poverty in Nigeria. ...Expands Social Register To Cover Families, Widow, Poor Ex-military Men. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has sought the collaboration of the Nigerian military in the management of humanitarian crises in the country. The Minister made the request during a courtesy visit she paid on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher G. Musa at the Defence Headquarters on Monday, in Abuja. Edu said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is committed to preventing and mitigating any humanitarian crises while responding to present issues appropriately, thus the need to improve security and reduce poverty. The Minister said insecurity increases humanitarian crises and poverty, saying there is a need for collaboration between her Ministry and the Military in a bid to prevent, mitigate, and reintegrate those affected back into the society. She said th...

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has called upon the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to join hands in combating the pressing humanitarian crisis and poverty challenges facing Nigeria. Dr. Betta Edu conveyed the Desire of President Bola Tinubu to eradicate poverty from Nigeria during a momentous meeting with a delegation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, held in her Abuja office. The Minister, while emphasizing the gravity of the situation, pointed out that Nigeria presently grapples with a dire humanitarian crisis affecting a staggering 16 million people. This crisis, stemming from natural disasters, man-made conflicts, insecurity, and flooding, has inflicted immense suffering on the population. Additionally, Nigeria continues to provide refuge and support for a substantial number of Internally Displaced Persons and refugees from other countries both within and outside the region. Dr. Betta Edu called for a collaborative ef...