Lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace Humanitarian Affairs Ministry with National Social Security Agency (NSSA) under the office of the President.
Gatekeepers News reports that Ned did this through an open letter addressed to the President on Monday.
The letter was titled “Reimagining Nigeria’s Social Safety Net: A Call to Replace the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs with the National Social Security Agency under the Office of the President.”
The politician noted that Nigeria stands at a pivotal crossroads with pervasive issues of poverty and the societal decay it perpetuates, reaching a level of urgency that can no longer be ignored.
He said, “Your Excellency, in the face of these challenges, it is imperative that we reassess our approach to social welfare in Nigeria.”
“The current framework, embodied by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, has not only fallen short of addressing these issues but has also perpetuated a cycle of dependency and poverty.”
“This ministry, while well-intentioned, has proven to be a temporary bandage on a deep and festering wound. This approach does not respect the inherent dignity of our people. It treats them as dependents rather than as citizens with rights.”
“Social security should be recognised not as an act of benevolence, but as a fundamental right. It is time to rethink our strategy and implement a transformative change that will pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable future for all Nigerians.”
“I respectfully urge you to consider establishing a National Social Security Agency, directly under the Office of the President, to replace the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.”
“This agency would target and address the needs of the vulnerable population through a more efficient and sustainable system, one that truly empowers rather than pities, one that upholds the dignity and respect every Nigerian deserves.”
