Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation is mandated to coordinate national responses to humanitarian emergencies, reduce poverty, and enhance social inclusion across Nigeria. The ministry addresses the needs of vulnerable populations affected by conflict, disaster, displacement, and extreme poverty through comprehensive social protection programs and targeted interventions.

It plays a strategic role in strengthening the government's efforts to build resilience, promote equity, and support the welfare of citizens, especially the poor, elderly, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Core Functions and Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing policies and programs focused on poverty reduction, social welfare, and disaster response
• Coordinating humanitarian aid, relief distribution, and emergency preparedness initiatives
• Managing national social investment programs such as conditional cash transfers, school feeding, and youth empowerment schemes
• Providing support services to IDPs, refugees, and vulnerable communities affected by crises
• Collaborating with development partners, NGOs, and international agencies to enhance humanitarian response
• Promoting economic empowerment through livelihood support, skills training, and access to micro-credit
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of poverty alleviation and humanitarian interventions

This dashboard presents key data on budget allocations, program reach, and outcome indicators, showcasing the ministry's efforts to alleviate poverty and improve humanitarian outcomes in Nigeria.