Nat’l humanitarian committee gets Buhari’s approval

Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of a National Humanitarian Coordination Committee to oversee all humanitarian actions in Nigeria.

The retired major general said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo would inaugurate the committee.

According to the president, the committee would be chaired by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq; and have the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, as co-Chairman.

He said, “The committee will, among other things, provide a national vision for humanitarian actions, advise on coordination between the security services and humanitarian actors, and settle disputes that may arise from interactions between security services and the humanitarian community.

“The committee will also propose policies that enhance coordination and seamless delivery of humanitarian aid to affected communities, facilitate the delivery of humanitarian interventions to vulnerable persons, and promote transparency and accountability in all aspects of humanitarian delivery in the country.”