Federal Government has reiterated commitment towards the protection of humanitarian aid workers in the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq gave the assurance during the virtual joint press briefing on the World Humanitarian Day and 1st anniversary of the Ministry. Farouq said the Commemoration of the World Humanitarian Day (WHD) held on the 19th of August, annually is focused on increasing public awareness about humanitarian services worldwide. Mr Jensen observed that the function of the Ministry brings together all strands of humanitarian and social activities, and this is a great opportunity for the humanitarian workspace. He disclosed that due to the disregard of Humanitarian laws about 725 aid workers have been killed globally which many of these aid workers are from Nigeria.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 19, 2020 19:30 UTC