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Nigeria Launches Unified Framework to Tackle Humanitarian Crises and Poverty
Nigeria Launches Unified Framework to Tackle Humanitarian Crises and Poverty
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has launched a new national framework aimed at ending fragmented humanitarian and poverty interventions through the One Humanitarian–One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS), a coordinated approach designed to align emergency assistance, social protection, and long-term poverty reduction.
The initiative, introduced under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, seeks to harmonize government and partner efforts in responding to humanitarian crises while creating sustainable pathways out of poverty.
The framework was unveiled during a high-level engagement involving federal and state institutions, development partners, humanitarian agencies, academia, and technical organizations. Stakeholders at the meeting emphasized the need for a unified national system capable of addressing the growing complexity of humanitarian needs and multidimensional poverty across Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard M. Doro, said the initiative marks a major shift from isolated interventions to a coordinated national architecture that connects humanitarian assistance with recovery, resilience, livelihoods, and sustainable development.
He stressed that poverty reduction and humanitarian response must be treated as a national priority, particularly in a country facing climate-related shocks, displacement, food insecurity, and widening economic vulnerability.
According to the minister, OHOPRS will help align institutions, resources, and data systems around measurable outcomes for citizens while enabling vulnerable households to transition from dependency to productivity.
International partners welcomed the reform and pledged support for its implementation.
The Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) described the framework as an important systems-based reform that places resilience and inclusion at the center of national development. He noted that the initiative provides a platform for linking humanitarian response with long-term development outcomes.
Similarly, the Head of Office of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said the framework strengthens national ownership of humanitarian coordination and improves alignment between humanitarian operations and government systems.
The Country Representative of UNICEF highlighted the opportunity to better reach vulnerable children and families through integrated programming that connects emergency response with education, nutrition, child protection, and social protection services.
The World Bank Country Director also welcomed the initiative, noting that stronger data systems, measurable outcomes, and improved institutional coordination are essential for sustainable poverty reduction.
Support for the initiative also came from the European Union, whose ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS emphasized the importance of transparency, evidence-based planning, and stronger partnerships to ensure development investments produce lasting results.
Humanitarian partners also underscored the importance of improved coordination. The head of the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) highlighted the need for better vulnerability targeting and accountability, while the Nigeria Country Director of International Alert noted that poverty, insecurity, and vulnerability are interconnected and require integrated, conflict-sensitive responses.
Experts from academia and government statistical institutions also emphasized the role of research and data in the success of the initiative. The Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University called for strong collaboration between policymakers and research institutions, while the Statistician-General of the Federation stressed the need for credible data systems to support planning, targeting, and monitoring.
State governments are expected to play a critical role in implementing the framework, aligning their humanitarian and poverty reduction programmes with the national system to ensure better targeting and more responsive service delivery.
A key component of OHOPRS is the development of an integrated data and monitoring ecosystem to track needs, interventions, funding, and outcomes across different levels of government and partner organizations.
Officials say the initiative is not merely a programme but a broad systems reform intended to transform how Nigeria supports vulnerable populations. By linking humanitarian action with long-term poverty reduction, the government hopes to move communities from recurring crises toward resilience and economic opportunity.
The Federal Government called on ministries, state authorities, development partners, civil society organizations, academia, and the private sector to align with the framework and contribute to its implementation, stressing that addressing humanitarian vulnerability and poverty requires coordinated leadership and sustained collaboration.
Nigeria Launches Unified Framework to Tackle Humanitarian Crises and Poverty
Troops clear bandits’ camps, rescue victims, recover arms in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation WUTAN DAJI have cleared several bandits’ camps, rescued kidnapped victims and recovered arms during clearance operations in Bauchi State.
Security sources said troops of 33 Artillery Brigade Garrison, in conjunction with elements of the Brigade Headquarters and a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), carried out the operation in Kumbodoro forest and Kumbodoro village.
According to the sources, the operation was led by the Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade, Brig.-Gen. S.S. Shehu, as part of ongoing efforts to rid the area of criminal elements.
They added that several bandits’ camps, including Azuge camps, were cleared during the operation, while a number of the criminals were neutralised.
Items recovered include four skeletal rifles, four dane guns, two pairs of boots, three helmets, a power bank, a Startimes decoder, one FN rifle magazine, one AK-47 magazine, communication links, a jackknife, six mobile phones, arrows, radio chargers, ATM cards, photographs, identity cards, as well as several pairs of security agency uniforms and leg chains.
The sources further disclosed that eight kidnapped victims were rescued during the operation.
They said troops are currently holding position within the Kumbodoro forest to consolidate gains from the clearance mission.
In a related development, the sources said troops deployed at Duguri, in collaboration with local vigilantes, recovered 36 cows at Mushen Kura village following information that the animals were roaming the area.
“The cows are suspected to have fled from bandits’ camps due to the ongoing operations and are currently in custody for further action,” the sources said.
They noted that troops’ morale and combat efficiency remain high, while operations continue to deny bandits freedom of action in the region.
Troops clear bandits’ camps, rescue victims, recover arms in Bauchi
Joint security forces raid herders’ camp in Rivers, recover arms and ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
Joint security operatives under the Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have raided a suspected herders’ camp in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, recovering arms and ammunition.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 1:30 p.m. on April 12 along the IPO community axis by troops of 6 Division Garrison in collaboration with personnel of the Air Force, Navy, Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and Civil Defence Corps.
According to the sources, the raid targeted identified herders’ and cattle rearers’ camps in the area.
They added that items recovered during the operation include one AK-47 rifle, one pump-action gun, 274 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and four mobile phones.
The sources noted that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal possession of firearms and enhance security across the Niger Delta region.
Joint security forces raid herders’ camp in Rivers, recover arms and ammunition
Zulum establishes quarry centre, procures 70 trucks for infrastructure development
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced the establishment of a quarry centre in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area, to accelerate infrastructure development in the state.
Zulum made this announcement on Monday while flagging off the distribution of 70 brand-new Howo pickup trucks to the Ministry of Works and the State Road Maintenance Agency (BORMA) at the Government House.
The 70 Howo trucks are designed to boost the operational capacity of the Ministry of Works and its supervising agencies. The trucks will enable the swift delivery of materials to sites and faster intervention on distressed roads.
According to the governor, the quarry centre will provide locally sourced materials including granite, gravel and sharp sand to support ongoing and future road projects, reducing dependence on external suppliers and cutting costs.
“We have achieved a lot in health, education, agriculture, security, and road construction among others. However, we still have challenges of constructing roads within the state, especially in rural communities,” Zulum said.
“My administration has established a quarry plant in Pulka with a processing capacity of 120 tons per hour. The State Government spent at least 3 billion to establish the quarry plant”, he added.
According to the governor, due to the prevailing insecurity, most contractors are not willing to work in Borno.
“You know, no serious contractor will take the risk of deploying his equipment to most of the implementing areas, so this is the reason we are here”, the governor reinstated.
“So, we have no option but to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Works, the capacity of Borno State Road Maintenance Agency (BORMA), the capacity of special projects, monitoring departments and other MDAs that are responsible for road construction.”
The brief ceremony was attended by the Secretary to Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani, Acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works, Engr Baware, BORMA Chairman, Engr Sadu Auno, the Special Adviser on Monitoring and Evaluation, Engr Bukar Gujubawu and other senior officials.
Zulum establishes quarry centre, procures 70 trucks for infrastructure development
Troops clear bandits’ camps, rescue victims, recover arms in Bauchi
Joint security forces raid herders’ camp in Rivers, recover arms and ammunition
Zulum establishes quarry centre, procures 70 trucks for infrastructure development
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