At a joint press conference with H.E. Gautier Mignot, Ambassador of @EUinNigeria, I welcomed the European Union’s commitment of €1.5 million to support victims of the Yelwata crises and other IDPs in Benue State, and to strengthen Nigeria’s response to the nutrition emergency in

Attached is the video of my visit to Sokoto State.Alongside the Ambassador of @EUinNigeria, @MSF, and @ACF_Nigeria (@actionAgainstHunger). We visited stabilization centres that are treating severely malnourished children. Over 3.5 million children under 5 are at risk in Nigeria.

Still on our humanitarian mission to Sokoto State, we conducted on-the-spot assessments at stabilization centres treating children suffering from acute malnutrition in Sokoto town and Gwadabawa LGA. The situation is heartbreaking, especially watching these children in urgent need

Today in Sokoto State, I joined the @EUinNigeria Ambassador to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the rising cases of severe malnutrition among children. We were warmly received by H.E. Gov. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, whose leadership and hospitality are deeply appreciated. With over

I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of the District Head of Langai, Alhaji Tanko Bayero (Rtd), a dedicated traditional ruler and retired Comptroller of Customs whose life was cut short in a fatal accident. His transition is a painful loss to the Pyem Chiefdom, Mangu LGA,

I am deeply saddened by the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a statesman whose life was defined by duty, discipline, and service to our nation. Nigeria mourns a leader who gave his all with conviction. May his soul rest in perfect peace. #RIPMuhammaduBuhari

Brief video of my visit to Yelwata, Benue State, to assess the impact of the recent crisis firsthand. We are committed to a data-driven, people-centered response that brings humanitarian response and long-term solutions.

Over the past two days, I was in Benue State to meet with affected communities, traditional rulers, and local leaders. I visited Yelwata, displacement camps, scenes of destruction, and hospitals where the wounded are recovering. I spoke with grieving families, displaced persons,

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Janet Plang, the cherished wife of Senator Diket Plang. Her death is a painful blow to her family and to all of us who were touched by her brilliance, kindness, and quiet strength. She was a mother to many, a mentor to countless

Today, I welcomed the United States Congressional Delegation to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, following their visits to Benue and Borno States IDPCamps, where they witnessed firsthand the complex realities of displacement in Nigeria. Their presence

I warmly welcome the emergence of Rt. Hon. Daniel Naanlong Gapyil as the new Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, following the resignation of Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan. This transition marks a dawning of a renewed era of purposeful legislation. As the All Progressives

Today, we sealed a transformative partnership with @dbi_ng and @SBTSGroup, Washington, to power Nigeria’s National Digital Training Drive under the Renewed Hope Agenda. This bold initiative will equip our youth and vulnerable populations with globally relevant #DigitalSkills.

I visited Konduga LGA of Borno State with @WFP, where relative peace is enabling displaced persons to return to their communities, farms, and participate in the food cycle. The joint efforts of the Government and WFP are restoring hope to communities that suffered both conflict

I visited Ngala LGA in Borno State, Nigeria’s largest IDP settlement, alongside @WFP, at the border of Nigeria, and Cameroon, and just 7km from Chad. Amidst improved peace, many refugees are returning home from Chad and Cameroon. But last year’s floods and years of insecurity

I am currently in Borno State on a two-day working visit alongside the World Food Programme (WFP). It was an honour to be received by His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, whose commitment to the well-being of displaced persons continues to

Two weeks after the Yelwata attack, I returned with a team to conduct a humanitarian needs assessment and visit the affected communities, including Mbawa IDP Camp and displaced families from Yelwata sheltering at the new market. This mission is to shape a targeted response plan

Exactly one week ago, I accompanied President @officialABAT to mourn lives lost and communities shattered in Yelwata. Today, in that same Benue, we launch the €10 million SUSI project that is funded by the @EUinNigeria and implemented by @UNICEFNigeria and @ilo. It is a lifeline

I strongly condemn the barbaric killing of innocent travellers in Mangun in Plateau State. The right to move freely within our country is sacrosanct. No group or individual has the right to take that away through violence and fear. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved.