The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has revealed plans to include military personnel either affected by war, injured or even killed, leaving their families behind into the National Social Register.
The Minister, Dr Betta Edu made this known in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa at the Defence Headquarters.
Dr Betta Edu, said “We need these data from the military so as to capture them under the social register and can benefit from poverty alleviation programmes while touching lives in their millions.
The President’s target is to see that Nigerians are brought out of humanitarian crises and poverty in Nigeria, Dr Edu stated.
The Minister explained that insecurity increases humanitarian crises and poverty, thus the need for collaboration between her Ministry and the Military to prevent, mitigate, and reintegrate those affected back into the society.
Dr Betta Edu added that there was a need for military support for humanitarian workers to provide services to persons affected by humanitarian crises wherever they are and also protect displaced persons and refugees across the country.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa said there was always a link between poverty and crime, and the military believes that once the Ministry succeeds, it makes their job easier and better.
“We assure the Minister of all the support she needs, wherever they want to go, and whatever the logistics that need to be done, we are going to provide that, General Christopher added.
