The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Sununu, has said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to addressing poverty and improving support for vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Sununu explained that transparency and accountability in the ministry have attracted foreign partners willing to support Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts.
According to him, “Because of improved transparency and accountability, we have received a lot of foreign partners now ready to partner with us. European Union is bringing 1.5 million euros, which will also be taking care of some areas in the northern part of the country and also in Benue.”
He noted that the International Organization of Migration (IOM) will also be visiting Nigeria to strengthen partnerships. “On the 20th, the Deputy Director General of International Organization of Migration is coming to Nigeria and we are visiting other conflict-prone areas to see what measures can we put,” the minister stated.
Sununu further revealed that Nigeria will be joining the United Nations in marking World Humanitarian Day on August 19. He said the focus of the event is to protect humanitarian workers and support community empowerment.
“What is the emphasis there? To see how we can do much in terms of reducing attack to humanitarian workers and also trying to empower local communities with durable solutions so that they can stand on their own,” he said.
The government’s poverty reduction strategy continues to draw international attention as foreign aid, humanitarian support, and community-based solutions remain key in addressing Nigeria’s social challenges.