The Federal Government has marked the 74th birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the distribution of cash and relief materials to internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the Kuchigoro camp in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Speaking during the outreach, on Saturday, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, said the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to prioritising vulnerable Nigerians under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said, “The leadership must remain connected to the people, especially those who need support the most. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the welfare of vulnerable Nigerians remains a priority. As a ministry, we are not only focused on providing immediate support, but also on creating pathways for recovery and self-reliance.
“Through the One Humanitarian, One Poverty response system, we are working to ensure that support does not end with relief, but leads to opportunity, dignity, and a better future. We are committed to helping individuals and families move from difficult circumstances to stable and productive lives.
“As we celebrate today, we also pray for the President that God grant him wisdom, strength, and continued success in leading our country. We also pray for you that your situation improves, that peace returns fully, and that you can rebuild your lives with dignity. Let this moment remind us all that compassion is not just something we speak about, but something we must practice.
“I know the Honourable Commissioner has announced the plans that have been brought today, but as your Minister, I thought I need to make a personal commitment as a token to help you, even if a little bit or not much. So what I have prepared for myself is ₦10,000 per family, covering 300 families here. This is a personal gift from me to you, so that you will remember that I know what you are passing through, and I'm working tirelessly together with you.”
Earlier, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, said the intervention reflects the government’s commitment to inclusive humanitarian response.
He noted that the initiative was in line with efforts to restore dignity and hope to displaced persons, while reaffirming that government institutions remain committed to supporting vulnerable populations through coordinated interventions.
He disclosed that 150 households received food items including rice, garri, semovita, spaghetti, buckets and seasoning, while 50 students were provided with educational materials such as school bags, sandals, exercise books, writing materials and mathematical sets.
Ahmed added that 50 elderly women in the camp also benefited from targeted support, receiving items such as mats, blankets, wrappers, mosquito nets and footwear to improve their comfort and wellbeing.
He further called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, development partners and the private sector to address humanitarian challenges and support displaced persons in rebuilding their lives.
The event drew government officials, humanitarian actors and camp residents, who expressed appreciation for the support and called for sustained interventions to improve living conditions in the camp.
The Kuchigoro IDP camp, established in 2014 due to the insurgency in the North-East, is one of the 19 officially recognised camps in the FCT. It currently accommodates 261 households with a population of over 1,566 persons, many of whom are from Gwoza in Borno State and parts of Adamawa State.