N4bn Relief: How Government Funds Will Transform Communities in Need

N4 billion in conditional cash transfers to Nigerian households in need have been approved by the Federal Government.

The initiatives to address the nation's worsening humanitarian crisis were disclosed by Prof. Nentawe Yilwada, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, during the 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan announcement on Thursday at the United Nations House in Abuja.


This action, which focuses mostly on the most vulnerable segments of society, is anticipated to assist at least 10 million displaced households.

The goal of the cash transfer program, which is scheduled to start in February and run through April, is to meet the immediate needs of displaced families, especially those in the Northeast.

In order to increase food production and self-sufficiency, the government has also authorized N2 billion in interest-free loans to farmers, particularly those in rural areas.

Women are our top priority, particularly widows, expectant mothers, and those with disabilities. Displaced women's experiences are extremely difficult, especially for those who are pregnant or disabled. He stated, "We are aware of these vulnerabilities and will keep helping those who are most in need."

"The Ministry's proposal to start providing 10 million displaced households with conditional cash transfers between February and April has been accepted by the President. Supporting individuals in need, especially vulnerable families impacted by displacement, is the goal of our project," he continued.

The government has also set aside N2 billion to give farmers in rural areas interest-free loans. These loans, which would help farmers access resources and connect them to market opportunities, will range from N300,000 to N400,000 per household.

Additionally, N4 billion has been allocated to provide financial transfers to disadvantaged communities, specifically families impacted by crises and natural disasters. According to the minister, these initiatives are a component of the government's larger plan to reduce poverty and help those in immediate need.

He also reaffirmed the government's resolve to meet the needs of affected communities, returnees, and internally displaced people throughout Nigeria.
He pointed out that the HNRP was created after lengthy deliberations and is intended to address the humanitarian issues in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, and other areas afflicted by war.

"To ensure long-term resilience and sustainable solutions for these communities, we are combining the efforts of humanitarian, developmental, and peacebuilding platforms," he continued.

Yilwada emphasized the gender dynamics in these interventions and the importance of giving attention to homes led by women, who frequently suffer more difficulties, such as food insecurity, child marriage, and gender-based violence.

We shall concentrate a large portion of our efforts on the greater rates of hunger experienced by households headed by women as opposed to those headed by men. One of our main responsibilities is to make sure these women have access to food, water, healthcare, and safety," he continued.

In his overview, Mr. Trond Jensen, head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, stated that 7.8 million women, men, and children in the states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe will need humanitarian aid by 2025.