The Federal Government is preparing to introduce a Humanitarian fund aimed at lifting 133 million Nigerians out of poverty.
Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation made this announcement during an interview with Channels Television on Friday.
Earlier in the week, Edu had declared the government’s commitment to raising 133 million Nigerians out of poverty.
When asked about the strategy to achieve this ambitious goal, she explained that the approach would involve the introduction of humanitarian funds. She assured that the government would maintain transparency and honesty in communicating its plans and agenda to the Nigerian populace.
“Presently, we are working on fully detailing the action plan. The agenda has been set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu already.
“From a humanitarian trust fund, there will be mobilization funds across the board. The federal government, private sector and international organization. It will be unveiled soon”.
“We will be very transparent to Nigerians; the target is to lift 133 million Nigerians by 2030,” she said.
The National Bureau of Statistics Poverty Index said 130 million Nigerians are poor.