…Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Announces Swift Response
By Ere-ebi Agedah Imisi
In the aftermath of the Christmas Eve massacre on the Plateau, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light for the prompt activation of humanitarian assistance to the victims.
Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, disclosed the presidential directive on Wednesday. She assured that her ministry would expeditiously collaborate with the Plateau State government to provide vital humanitarian relief to the survivors of the tragic attack and the affected communities.
Characterizing the incident as senseless, horrendous, and inhuman, the Minister had earlier expressed her ministry’s commitment to working with the state government to extend humanitarian aid to those affected by the attacks.
In a statement, Dr. Edu remarked, “It was with utter shock and sadness that I received the news of the barbaric, horrendous, and senseless attacks in Plateau communities, which have left over 100 people dead and many injured, while many more are displaced.”
Offering condolences to the government and people of Plateau State, especially the families of the victims, she expressed prayers for a lasting peace in the region.
Dr. Edu continued, “One can only imagine the difficulties and indignities as well as catastrophic humanitarian challenges facing the survivors and affected members of the communities.”
“As a Ministry directly responsible for responding to humanitarian challenges of citizens in Nigeria,” she revealed, “the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has been directed by President Bola Tinubu to collaborate with the Plateau State government to bring humanitarian succor to the survivors of the unfortunate attacks as well as the affected communities.”
Highlighting the unwavering commitment to addressing humanitarian crises nationwide in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, she emphasized, “We are unrelenting in our efforts to ensure that every Nigerian and all parts of Nigeria experiencing humanitarian crises are catered for.”
The statement was issued by Rasheed Olanrewaju Zubair, ANIPR, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister, FMHAP.
