Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
About
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction is a Nigerian federal ministry whose mission is to develop humanitarian policies and provide effective coordination of national and international humanitarian interventions. It is headed by a Minister appointed by the President, assisted by a Permanent Secretary who is a career civil servant.
History
The ministry was established on Wednesday, 21 August 2019, by an executive pronouncement by President Muhammadu Buhari at the inauguration of Ministers for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. On 24 August 2019, Buhari swore in Dr. Sadiya Umar Farouq as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, with Dr. (Mrs) Bashir Nura Alkali as permanent secretary. In August 2023, Betta Edu was sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the new Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. In October 2024, Tinubu appointed Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda to replace Betta Edu.
Source: Wikipedia: Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development
Key Facts
Established
21 August 2019
Headquarters
Federal Secretariat Abuja
Minister
Nentawe Yilwatda
Jurisdiction
Government of Nigeria
Website
fmhds.gov.ng