The Nigerian Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has sworn in unit heads and cluster executives under her ministry to help redeem the dignity of zero and low income earners across the country.
In a much historic event held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Edu urged the new heads to kick start their duties immediately with optimism, transparency and total dedication.
She noted that, with over 75 million Nigerians living below the poverty index, the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope initiative is set to create a lasting to issues of Malnutrition among young school and out of school children Internally displacement people, youth and unemployed adults.
She urged them to work harmoniously with other affiliate members to bring succor to the lives of the poor by regularly positioning themselves in the field for proper and immediate contact with the targeted population.
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Among those inaugurated are the National Head of Office, National Conditional Cash Transfer, Dr Michael Ajuluchuku, Deputy Head of Office/Deputy National Coordinator
Dr Janet Ekpenyong, a seasoned Medical Doctor, health Financing specialist, experienced programme mangager and a Philanthropist from Cross River State. Also inaugurated are Engr Mrs Anjor Obandi (Home Grown school feeding program), Mr Richard Romanus (YESSO Project), Dr Echeri Ansa (Renewed Hope Initiative for out of school children), amongst others.