humanitarian aid
18 Nov
In a landmark initiative aimed at tackling poverty and addressing humanitarian concerns, the Presidency has joined forces with Stanchion TM Consults NG to launch a public-private partnership that promises to drive significant change in the lives of vulnerable Nigerians. The collaboration, spearheaded by Hon. Delu Bulus Yakubu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian…
31 Aug
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has extended a lifeline to communities in Gummi Local Government Area, donating N100 million and 10,000 bags of foodstuff to those affected by recent flooding. The Governor made the announcement on Saturday during a visit to the flood-ravaged areas to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by the…
20 Aug
The U.S. Government has announced a 27 million dollars humanitarian aid package for Nigeria to assist vulnerable populations, and build resilience against food insecurity and climate change impacts. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria which stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, said the funding was part of the U.S. Government’s 536 million dollars humanitarian aid package…
25 Jul
An IDP camp is a temporary settlement created to house internally displaced persons who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, conflict, natural disasters, or other crises. In 2014, at just 11 years old, Saadatu was displaced from her hometown of Gwoza in Borno State, Nigeria. The once peaceful town turned into…
31 May 2024
In just four months, President Bola Tinubu has achieved notable progress in the humanitarian and poverty alleviation sector. One of the notable achievement is the comprehensive food distribution programs which benefitted over a million Nigerians. These efforts have positively impacted the lives of countless impoverished citizens, showcasing a strong commitment to addressing poverty and humanitarian…
20 May 2024
Governor Dauda Lawal on Monday initiated the distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of assorted commodities to vulnerable households in Zamfara State. The flag-off ceremony took place at the office of the Zamfara State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs in Gusau, the state capital. A statement from the Governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, detailed that the National…
23 Mar 2024
Aliko Dangote Foundation has announced the launch of its National Food Intervention Programme, aimed at distributing over 1,000,000 10kg bags of rice across the 774 local government areas of the 36 states and FCT in Nigeria from March to early April 2024. This initiative is a crucial step towards alleviating the ongoing economic challenges faced…
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