FG Recommits to Poverty Reduction as 278,727 Imo Households Get N6.6bn Cash Transfer

Nigeria's federal government has reiterated its dedication to establishing a system that fosters dignity, creates opportunities, and builds resilience for vulnerable citizens. The goal is to provide sustainable pathways out of poverty, according to Dr. Bernard Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

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These figures represent far more than numbers. They represent families supported during difficult times, women empowered to improve household livelihoods, young people pursuing economic opportunities, children whose educational needs have been met, and vulnerable citizens who have been allowed to rebuild hope and improve their economic circumstances.

During a stakeholders' engagement in Imo State, Dr. Doro highlighted President Bola Tinubu's support for those most in need and his efforts to improve livelihoods and economic participation. He also commended Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for his leadership in infrastructure development, economic empowerment, and social investment.

Dr. Doro revealed that the HOPE-CT Programme has benefited 278,727 households across all 27 local government areas of Imo State. These households received a total of N6.6 billion. He emphasized that these figures represent families supported during hardship, women empowered to improve household income, young people pursuing opportunities, and children whose educational needs were met.

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This engagement is therefore not about reviewing figures alone. It is about understanding the impact behind those figures. It is about hearing the stories behind the statistics. It is about ensuring that every intervention implemented by the government delivers meaningful outcomes and contributes to the overall objective of reducing poverty and improving lives.

The minister explained that his visit was an opportunity to listen directly to beneficiaries and understand the real impact of government interventions. This aligns with the broader vision of creating a unified humanitarian and poverty response system. The objective is to move beyond fragmented efforts towards a coordinated framework where programs complement each other, resources are used efficiently, and beneficiaries are guided toward stability and self-reliance.

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Our objective is to move beyond fragmented interventions and establish a coordinated framework where programmes complement one another, resources are utilized efficiently, and beneficiaries are supported along clear pathways from vulnerability to stability and ultimately to self-reliance.