UAE Extends Support to Nigeria in Tackling Poverty and Humanitarian Issues

 



In a heartening development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)has reached out to Nigeria with a promise of assistance in dealing with the country's humanitarian and poverty-related challenges. The UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, expressed his country's eagerness to collaborate with the Nigerian government in critical areas. During a meeting at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in Abuja, Ambassador Al Shamsi stressed the strong and mutually beneficial relationship between the two nations. He outlined the key areas of partnership, which include humanitarian aid, job creation, nutrition, healthcare development, and poverty alleviation.

In response to this generous offer, Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, conveyed her heartfelt appreciation to the UAE for their timely interventions in essential sectors across Nigeria. She expressed gratitude to Ambassador Al Shamsi and his team for their willingness to support Nigeria. Dr. Edu also reiterated the Nigerian government's unwavering commitment to eradicating poverty, a central pillar of an 8-point agenda, and emphasized the importance of identifying specific areas for collaboration that would benefit the Nigerian people.

The UAE's offer to assist Nigeria in addressing poverty and humanitarian challenges is a heartening development in the ongoing efforts to tackle pressing issues in the nation. The collaboration in areas such as job creation, nutrition, healthcare development, and poverty alleviation holds great promise in positively impacting the lives of many Nigerians. This partnership underscores the UAE's dedication to fostering international cooperation and its recognition of Nigeria's significance as a strategic ally.

The Noor Dubai Foundation's involvement in humanitarian initiatives, particularly the eye treatment programs, is a commendable step towards addressing healthcare challenges in Nigeria.

Overall, this partnership exemplifies international cooperation in addressing global challenges and improving the quality of life for those in need. It showcases the potential for positive change when nations come together to tackle pressing issues and stands as a testament to the power of collaboration.


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