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Abi Communities in Cross River Welcomes Their Own, Betta Edu Says Tinubu's Choice Best as 2,200 Gets Empowered. An unprecedented crowd converged in Adadama village of Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, the country home of the dynamic Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu at the weekend as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's name resonated in songs and praises from over 15,000 residents thanking him for appointing their daughter as a federal minister of the Federal Republic. The visit was the Minister's first since her appointment as over 2,200 benefitted from the Renewed Hope empowerment and vocational skills acquisition. The seemingly messianic visit was not unexpected as a result of the hard work of the minister that has earned her the star girl and revelation of President Tinubu's administration, and the zest at which she has been delivering on her mandate in bringing relief to the Nigerian people. The entire Local Gov...

It was jubilation among the NPOWER beneficiaries across the country as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday night commenced the payment of the backlog of NPower programme. The payment commencement followed a painstaking verification exercise initiated and concluded by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Announcing the release of fund Wednesday night,Nigeria Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty, Dr Betta Edu,said it was an indeed a renewed hope for the Nigerian youths during the Christmas and New year celebration. Edu said President Tinubu's interest in Nigeria youths is evidenced with his numerous policies and programmes of his administration largely tailored toward providing opportunities for them. She wishes the beneficiaries who went through the painstaking process of the verification exercise, a Merry Christmas and prosperous New year with their loved ones. " I stayed awake with the NPOWER team till 3am at ...

I Am 100% Determined To Meet The Mandate Given By Mr. President; Edu Tells Committee On special duties, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Nigeria's Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has told the joint National Assembly Committee that she was determined to meet 100 per cent, of the mandate given to her by President Bola Tinubu to reduce humanitarian crises andpoverty challenges in Nigeria. The Minister asserted this while addressing the National assembly joint committee on humanitarian and special duties during her Ministry's budget defence. According to her, Nigeria is saddled with 16 million people directly affected by the humanitarian crisis, including refugees, migrants from other countries, etc. Time, she said, has, therefore, come for Nigeria to move from emergency responses to humanitarian challenges to more durable solutions created by a resilient system that works. She appealed to the National Assembly to h...

In a recent courtesy visit to General Moses Obi, the Chairman of Ochibe Bokyi at his Abuja residence, the Boki Colour and National Identity Project received significant endorsement. Led by the Convener, Mr. Asu Ben Bisong (Asu Ben D"First), the delegation actively engaged in extensive consultations with key stakeholders. Explaining the committee's purpose, the Convener elucidated the cardinal objectives of the Boki Colour and National Identity initiative to the Chairman of Ochibe Bokyi. Delegates reiterated the importance of establishing a distinct symbolic identity for the Boki Nation. In response, Gen Moses Obi Rtd, also serving as the Chairman of the highest socio-cultural body in Boki, commended the efforts of the Boki Colour and National Project Contact Committee. Furthermore, Gen Moses Obi urged the committee to explore innovative avenues beyond identity colors. In a significant development, Gen Obi extended his appreciation to the committee and emphasized th...

PRESS RELEASE!!! The attention of the Honourable Minister For Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has been drawn to a fake news item in the media and public spaces alleging N25Billion purportedly meant for the Reitred Military Pensioners from the Conditioner Cash Transfer Funds has been given to the Honourable Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar. The general public is urged to disregard this report as it is not only fake but a deliberate, malicious, and insipid attempt by mischief makers, disgruntled elements, and enemies of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration to tarnish the image and integrity of the Honourable Minister. For the records, at no time did the Honourable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation give or contemplate giving funds meant for the Pensioners of the Retired Military personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces to Ministers or Ministries. For the avoidance of doubt, 17,077 Veterans, and 264...

Thousands of Vulnerable Persons Received Credit Alerts In Kogi State, As Minister Warns the public against Scammers. ..........Beneficiaries Thanks President Tinubu, Says Grant Brings Joy, Financial Relief To Them this Yuletide. Kogi Governor Creates Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. As part of President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, over ten thousand vulnerable persons have received their credit alert of twenty thousand Naira grants in Kogi state. Nigeria's Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu who performed the flag-off of the exercise in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, said President Tinubu's Government is all about reaching out to the poorest of the poor and the vulnerable in the society. The Minister explained that programs are designed to lift over 50 million Nigerians Out of poverty in 42 Months. Dr. Edu noted that the premium interest, the President places on women's inclusion is reflected in th...

....Dr. Betta Edu meets President of Islamic Development Bank Al-Jasser; Says Its Time For Action On Climate Change Induced Humanitarian Crises. Buoyed by President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda which seeks to reduce humanitarian crises and alleviate poverty in Nigeria, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has pledged to help the country scale up its response to a humanitarian crisis and its drive to reduce the poverty index through the new Climate Change Adaptation Policy “fair, inclusive, and just transition conceptual framework and action plan.” Chairman and Group Chief Executive of the Bank, Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, made this known on the sidelines of a high-level panel meeting held with critical stakeholders of some developing Countries and Development Partners at the Ongoing COP 28 Climate Change Conference In Dubai, United Arab Emirate. The Islamic Development Bank Chairman said the decision was part of efforts by the bank to align its objective with the "...

The need to provide durable solutions to the impacts of global warming which is one of the causes of humanitarian crises and poverty challenges in Nigeria has been advocated. Already, Climate Change impacts are causing devastating lives and livelihoods every year, a development that requires immediate and determined action. These were some of the interactions the Nigeria Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu had with top leaders and participants on the sideline of the ongoing COP 28, Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dr Edu said the loss of natural resources, food insecurity, direct and indirect social impacts, and displacement are some of the humanitarian and poverty Alleviation Challenges caused by climate change in developing countries, including Nigeria. The Minister explained that Nigeria is championing going-green policy sustainability as well as providing durable solutions for humanitarian response to reduce mult...

Happening Now: The President of Nigeria and Chairman of ECOWAS President Bola Tinubu set to address over 70,000 World Leaders, Presidents, Ministers, UN Leadership, INGO, Climate change Advocates, participants, Observers and Press at the COP28 in Dubai, UAE. The President is joined by The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Betta Edu, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of Environment, Minister of Finance among other top Nigeria Government Officials at the COP28 # RenewedHopeAgenda