Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has expressed that African Heads of States must collaborate in order to eradicate poverty and provide succour to vulnerable ones during Humanitarian crises in the region.
She stated this when the Ambassador of Morocco to Nigeria, His Excellency Out Ali Tagma, paid her a courtesy visit in her office in Abuja.
The Ambassador commended the Minister for the good works she has been doing since she came was sworn in, and committed to partnering with the ministry in eradicating poverty.
Tagma also pledged his support to the Provision of durable solutions to persons affected by humanitarian crises in Nigeria while working with Government to eradicate poverty.
He added that the King of Morocco, His majesty King Mohammed VI is popularly known as the “king for the poor” and he is open for collaborations with Nigeria to tackle issues around poverty.
On her part, the dynamic and hardworking minister stated that Africa must strategically collaborate to eradicate poverty.
She clearly identified areas of collaboration between both countries while discussing other issues around migration and youth empowerment.
