By Bashir Hassan
The Bauchi State Government and the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation have pledged to jointly work to address the humanitarian issues in the state.
The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajara Wanka who was in Abuja on a visit to Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management to seek for assistance to assuage the pains caused by the flood that wrecked avoc during the rainy period, sought for more collaborations.
Hajara Wanka said that the visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration, between the Bauchi State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and its mother Federal Ministry, with a view to addressing humanitarian challenges that is peculiar to Bauchi State.
Wanka spoke about the recurring floods disasters that displaces families which caused loss of lives and disruption of livelihoods.
While appreciating the effort of the Federal Ministry in addressing some of the humanitarian needs during disasters, Wanka highlighted some of Governor Bala Mohammed's measures in managing humanitarian issues, using community based approach to reach all affected areas of the State through her Ministry.
She appealed for more enhanced coordination and collective action to mitigate the impact of disasters in Bauchi State and the Nation at large.
Responding, the Minister commended Bauchi State's leadership for its foresight creating the Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs to coordinate all humanitarian endeavours of the State Government.
The Minister assured of the Federal Ministry’s commitment in supporting the State’s initiatives and foster partnerships that would promote resilience and poverty alleviation.
The Minister pointed out that the visit provided a platform to align State priorities with Federal Government's strategies, paving the way for impactful collaboration to improve the lives of vulnerable populations in Bauchi State and beyond.
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