Nigeria's Minister Doro Hosts EU Delegation on Migration

On October 6, 2026, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, welcomed a delegation led by Hon. Bridget Anne Afor, a young politician from Sweden representing the European Union Committee of the Regions. The delegation aimed to learn about Nigeria’s One Humanitarian, One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS) and its relevance to addressing irregular migration.

Dr. Doro explained that while regular migration can foster personal development, irregular migration should be discouraged. He emphasized the need for Nigeria to create opportunities for youth to engage in the global economy without resorting to dangerous migration routes.

The OHOPRS aims to transition vulnerable populations from reliance on humanitarian aid to sustainable economic inclusion by linking humanitarian response with social protection and poverty reduction. The system includes unified social registries and the National Poverty Intelligence Lab to enhance program targeting and design.

The Ministry is initiating a proof of concept targeting 12,000 vulnerable households to identify effective pathways for poverty alleviation.