NEMA, stakeholders reinforce commitment to support vulnerable individuals at 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs Plan launch


Photo shows L-R: The DG, NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar and United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Mohammed Malick Fall on the occasion

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) unveiled the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) on January 23, 2025, in Abuja. 

The event was attended by key figures, including Mrs. Zubaida Umar, Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). 

This plan aims to address the urgent humanitarian needs of millions affected by conflict, natural disasters, and economic challenges in Nigeria.

In her remarks, the DG NEMA, Mrs. Umar underscored the significance of the initiative to contribute towards addressing the humanitarian challenges faced by vulnerable communities in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States. 

She reiterated NEMA's commitment to collaborate with OCHA and other partners to support vulnerable individuals and foster resilience within communities.

Photo shows L-R: DG, NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar; Head of UN-OCHA, Mr Trond Jensen; DG National Agricultural Land Development Agency, Mr Cornelius Adebayo; Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Alhaji Aliyu Tijjani Ahmed; and the Hon. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda on the occasion 

The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, highlighted the federal government's commitment under the Renewed Hope Agenda to address the needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and empower them towards economic independence.

Mr. Mohammed Malick Fall, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, expressed gratitude to donor agencies and partners for their support in delivering aid to vulnerable populations in the North East.

Mr. Trond Jensen, the Head of OCHA Nigeria, provided details on the projections outlined in the HNRP for the year.
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