Minister Doro Unveils Poverty Reduction Reforms in Nigeria

On October 26, 2026, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, the Honorable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, stated that Nigeria is reforming its humanitarian landscape to assist vulnerable populations in overcoming poverty. This announcement was made during a courtesy visit from a delegation of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Nigeria.

Dr. Doro expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to alleviate poverty. He introduced the One Humanitarian One Poverty Reduction System (OHOPRS) program, pending approval from the Federal Executive Council, designed to coordinate humanitarian efforts and create a poverty graduation pathway.

The Ministry plans to train 12,000 out-of-school children, costing USD 20,000,000, with support from four foundations. Dr. Doro called for collaboration from the diaspora and advocated for a National Economic Trust Fund to support these initiatives.

Ms. Sylvia Ekra, Regional Director of IOM West and Central Africa, praised the partnership with Nigeria and expressed support for the OHOPRS program.