By: Simon Ushie.

The Nigerian Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu had sworn in Unit Heads and cluster Executives under her ministry to help redeem the dignity of zero and low-income earners across the country.

In a historic event held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Edu urged the new heads to kick start their duties immediately with optimism, transparency, and total dedication.

She noted that, with over 75 million Nigerians living below the poverty index, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope initiative is set to create a lasting to issues of Malnutrition among young school and out-of-school children Internally displacement people, Youth, and unemployed adults.

She urged them to work harmoniously with other affiliate members to bring succor to the lives of the poor by regularly positioning themselves in the field for proper and immediate contact with the targeted population.

Among those inaugurated are the National Head of Office, National Conditional Cash Transfer, Dr Michael Ajuluchuku, Deputy Head of Office/Deputy National Coordinator

Dr Janet Ekpenyong, a seasoned Medical Doctor, Health Financing Specialist, experienced programme manager, and Philanthropist from Cross River State.

Also inaugurated are Engr. Mrs. Anjor Obandi (Home Grown School Feeding Program,) Mr. Richard Romanus ( YESSO Project), and Dr. Echeri Ansa (Renewed Hope Initiative Out-of-School Children) amongst others.