By Chimezie Godfrey
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has commenced the distribution of Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition Assistance to vulnerable households in Adamawa State.
The intervention, flagged off on Tuesday in Yola, was led by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro.
The initiative targets communities affected by insurgency, displacement, flooding and climate-related shocks.
According to the minister, 7,000 households—approximately 35,000 individuals—will receive food supplies under the programme. In addition, 13,000 malnourished children and 7,000 pregnant and breastfeeding mothers will benefit from Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), while Tom Brown supplements will support moderately malnourished children and mothers.
Doro said the intervention goes beyond emergency relief, noting that beneficiaries will be integrated into the Ministry’s One Humanitarian–One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS), linking them to conditional cash transfers, livelihood restoration programmes, skills acquisition, agricultural support and micro-enterprise financing.
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who was represented at the event, described the initiative as timely and aligned with the state’s humanitarian priorities, assuring transparency in distribution.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health and Focal Person on Nutrition delivered the goodwill message of Kashim Shettima, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to improving food systems and nutrition outcomes nationwide.
The traditional institution, represented on behalf of the Lamido of Adamawa, pledged support to ensure accountability at the community level.
The minister also conducted a symbolic distribution of medical supplies to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state.