As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, has called on Nigerians to strengthen solidarity and shared responsibility, particularly towards vulnerable members of society.
Doro said the anniversary provides an opportunity not only to celebrate Nigeria’s independence, but also to reflect on the collective responsibility of citizens to build an inclusive society where vulnerable Nigerians are protected and supported.
In a statement issued in Abuja by his Senior Technical Adviser on Information Systems and Data Analysis, Dr. Abimbola Fasanu on Thursday, the Minister said government has a fundamental responsibility to protect vulnerable citizens and create opportunities for them to improve their lives.
He, however, stressed that government cannot shoulder the responsibility alone, noting that families, communities, civil society organisations, the private sector and development partners all have important roles to play.
“Across our communities, Nigerians have always demonstrated an
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