Nigeria's Minister Doro Commits to Humanitarian Transition

Dr. Bernard M. Doro, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, reaffirmed the Federal Government of Nigeria's commitment to a smooth and sustainable transition of the country's humanitarian response. This transition, scheduled to commence in January 2027, aims to enhance national ownership and enable Nigeria to finance and manage humanitarian assistance independently.

During a courtesy visit from Ms. Elsie Attafuah, the United Nations Resident Coordinator/UNDP Representative in Nigeria, and Ms. Danielle Parry from UNOCHA, Dr. Doro emphasized the necessity of this transition to prepare Nigeria for greater responsibility in humanitarian coordination and funding as international support diminishes. He announced the formation of a technical task team involving relevant government institutions, including the Ministries of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, and the inclusion of international and national NGOs.

Dr. Doro stressed the importance of advocacy, inter-ministerial collaboration, and building a sustainable humanitarian financing system to meet the needs of vulnerable populations without relying on international NGOs indefinitely.