{"id":142241,"date":"2024-12-13T10:33:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T09:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/there-must-be-peace-driven-solutions-to-nigerias-humanitarian-issues-minister-yilwatda-2"},"modified":"2024-12-13T11:39:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T10:39:55","slug":"there-must-be-peace-driven-solutions-to-nigerias-humanitarian-issues-minister-yilwatda-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/there-must-be-peace-driven-solutions-to-nigerias-humanitarian-issues-minister-yilwatda-2","title":{"rendered":"There must be peace-driven solutions to Nigeria\u2019s humanitarian issues \u2013 Minister Yilwatda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for sustainable, peace-driven solutions to Nigeria\u2019s humanitarian issues, emphasizing the unifying power of diversity.<\/p>\n<p>He spoke at a Symposium on Human Rights with the theme \u201cUnity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom, Equity, and Dignity for All,\u201d held in Abuja on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister highlighted the importance of inter-ethnic and religious harmony in addressing national challenges while narrating an incident where he had saved over 500 persons<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the personal experiences which, according to him, happened during crises in Bauchi, Plateau, and other regions, the Minister shared his role in safeguarding over 500 women and children during violent clashes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven as we lost everything, our priority was saving lives. That experience shaped my belief in unity and resilience,\u201d he said, underscoring the need for peace as a long-term economic solution.<\/p>\n<p>He reiterated President Tinubu\u2019s directive to \u201cgive a human face to reforms\u201d and expressed his commitment to alleviating suffering while fostering hope.<\/p>\n<p>The International Human Rights Commission, IHRC\u2019s head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, Dr. Hezekiah Duru, also stressed the importance of unity and dignity, insisting that without these, the nation will hardly prosper.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis gathering represents a second opportunity for us to deepen our understanding and cooperation and explore new attributes of cooperation between human rights as essential to the full development of individuals and communities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we gather here today, we are reminded that Nigeria is a multicultural and more ethnic country with over 250 ethnic groups, with 500 languages spoken and understanding where we are and what we have, and all that the Lord of the universe has given to Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo why are we really suffering? That\u2019s the question. The truth is that there\u2019s no freedom, no equity,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Nentawe Yilwatda, has called for sustainable, peace-driven solutions to Nigeria\u2019s humanitarian issues, emphasizing the unifying power of diversity. He spoke at a Symposium on Human Rights with the theme \u201cUnity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom, Equity, and Dignity for All,\u201d held in Abuja on Wednesday. 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