Nigeria Reaffirms Humanitarian Support with IFRC Leadership

On July 1, 2026, Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, met with Dr. Ghulam Muham Awan, the Head of Delegation for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

During this visit, Ojukwu reaffirmed Nigeria's long-standing partnership with the IFRC to advance humanitarian assistance, disaster response, community resilience, and the protection of vulnerable populations. She congratulated Dr.

Awan on his appointment and expressed confidence that his tenure would further strengthen the IFRC's engagement in Nigeria and the wider West African region. Ojukwu acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the Nigerian Red Cross Society within the global Red Cross movement, emphasizing its commitment to humanitarian assistance.

Dr. Awan thanked Ojukwu for the warm reception and reaffirmed the IFRC's commitment to supporting Nigeria's humanitarian response architecture, highlighting the importance of community-based approaches to disaster preparedness and response.