Nigeria, UN Discuss Humanitarian Transition Plan for 2027

On Tuesday, Dr. Bernard Doro, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, underscored the necessity for Nigeria to scale up funding for humanitarian responses across the country during a workshop in Abuja.

This workshop aims to develop a nation-led, sustainable humanitarian coordination system as part of a transition plan set for January 1, 2027. Dr.

Doro highlighted the importance of government leadership in humanitarian efforts, especially as the UN prepares to scale down its interventions. He assured that the Nigerian government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

Mr. Moham Malik Fall, the UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, reaffirmed the UN's commitment to support Nigeria's transition towards a self-sufficient humanitarian response system.

The discussion also focused on the need for Nigeria to establish reliable funding sources for humanitarian needs, particularly as global humanitarian needs are rising.