The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has appealed to Nigerians and institutions to assist in reintegrating 258 citizens recently evacuated from South Africa.
Speaking on Democracy Day, Doro emphasized that beyond celebrating democratic governance, the nation must demonstrate compassion and solidarity.
He noted that the returnees, who arrived at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport aboard a chartered Air Peace flight, need collective support to rebuild their lives.
“The government cannot do it alone. We welcome the support of the private sector, development organisations, philanthropic institutions, state governments and citizens who are willing to help restore dignity, rebuild lives and create opportunities,” he said.
The minister explained that while the Federal Government provided initial reception, profiling, health screening, and documentation, sustainable reintegration requires broader societal involvement.
Many of the returnees, he added, suffered disruptions to their livelihoods and will need emotional and economic support.Doro stressed that democracy is not only about institutions and elections but also about how society treats its vulnerable citizens.
He announced that reintegration efforts would include humanitarian assistance and empowerment programmes to help beneficiaries regain stability.
Commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing citizens’ welfare under the Renewed Hope Agenda, Doro acknowledged the roles of agencies such as the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NEMA, FAAN, Immigration Service, Port Health Services, and Air Peace.
He urged Nigerians to embrace the returnees, stressing that nation-building is a shared responsibility.“Democracy is strongest when citizens care for one another,” he concluded.
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