Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has pledged a revitalized effort in 2024 to combat poverty and address humanitarian crises affecting the country’s most vulnerable populations. In a recent New Year’s message, she assured Nigerians that the year ahead would bring renewed hope and tangible progress to those in need.
Edu conveyed her optimism for the country’s economic prospects under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing his commitment to revitalizing the nation’s economy. She reiterated the government’s mandate to uplift 50 million Nigerians out of poverty within the next 42 months and expressed unwavering determination to achieve this ambitious goal.
Highlighting the positive impact of the Federal Government’s social intervention schemes, Edu underscored the ministry’s dedication to leveraging various programs, including the “End Hunger” initiative and “Code Nigeria,” to effectively address poverty and enhance economic independence for millions of Nigerians. She emphasized that these efforts have already begun to yield tangible results, providing a new lease of life to numerous beneficiaries nationwide.
In her New Year’s message, Edu extended warm wishes to the Nigerian populace on behalf of the ministry, emphasizing a collective aspiration for peace, progress, and national advancement in the year ahead. She portrayed 2024 as an embodiment of optimism and new opportunities, encapsulating the ministry’s commitment to building a better, more prosperous nation for all citizens.
With this renewed commitment and vision for 2024, Nigeria’s endeavors to eradicate poverty and elevate the livelihoods of its most vulnerable citizens stand poised for significant progress and transformation in the coming year.
