Appoint A Woman To Head Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Group Begs President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), in partnership with Association of Widows in Nigeria (AWN) have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint a woman as the minister for humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation.

Speaking at a democracy day press briefing in Abuja, the chairman Northern Youth Disabilities Forum, Mohammed Musa Zaria begged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to look in the direction of women with credible humanitarian activities like Halimat Adenike Tejuosho to head the ministry for humanitarian and poverty alleviation since she already has a well known track record.

Mohammed Musa Zaria said Halimat Adenike Tejuosho has impacted a lot on the lives of the people and used her resources to cater for the less privileged, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, the poor and vulnerable households and widows.

Mohammed Musa Zaria said that the appointment should go to the person with unwavering commitment and support to the community of Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), and less privileged in Nigeria.

Mohammed Musa Zaria said that the minister for humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation must have leading efforts aimed at alleviating poverty and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations across the country.

Mohammed Musa Zaria stressed that the community request is unprecedented, underscoring the critical importance of having a leader who understands and prioritizes the challenges faced by Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs), and marginalized groups.

Mohammed Musa Zaria noted that the appointment would strengthen the government’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities and support for all members of society.

The group also appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for standing with the Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in all their activities before the election and even after their elections.

Speaking on Nigeria democracy day, the group appreciated the federal government for recognisning June 12, as democracy day, and praised MKO Abiola for his contribution to democracy.

Source: https://leadership.ng/appoint-woman-to-head-humanitarian-ministry-group-urge-tinubu/