By Gabriel Ameh
The newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, formally assumed duty at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, pledging to strengthen ongoing efforts aimed at lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty.
In his maiden address to directors and senior staff, Dr. Doro reaffirmed his dedication to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing that the ministry will intensify interventions focused on social empowerment, inclusion, and sustainable poverty alleviation.
He stated that under his leadership, the ministry would work collaboratively with relevant agencies, development partners, and civil society organizations to drive impactful programs that touch the lives of the poor, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable populations.
Welcoming the new minister, the Director-General of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), Hon. Omobolanle Akinyemi-Obe, expressed optimism that Dr. Doro’s wealth of experience and passion for social development would invigorate humanitarian services and expand support for older persons and disadvantaged communities across the nation.
Dr. Doro’s assumption of office marks a renewed momentum in the government’s ongoing fight against poverty and its commitment to building a more inclusive and resilient society.
