The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda is recognized as one of the exemplary figures within the Tinubu administration. Together with Nyesome Wike of the Federal Capital Territory and Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo of the Ministry of Interior, Yilwatda has garnered acclaim for his expertise, proficiency, and ability to execute the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Under his stewardship, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has been strategically restructured to fulfill its objectives more effectively. The Minister has revitalized and redefined government initiatives, including cash transfer programs, skill development, and employment schemes, aimed at alleviating poverty throughout the nation.
Yilwatda's initiatives have attracted international attention. He has welcomed prominent diplomats, such as Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and has led a mission to Benue State to support individuals in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps and enhance agricultural efforts.
His growing reputation has led to an invitation to participate in the RABAT PROCESS, a Euro-African Dialogue focused on Immigration and Development. There are speculations that President Tinubu has put forth Yilwatda's name to chair this group, which would enable Nigeria to secure international funding and technical support for initiatives aimed at combating unemployment and poverty.
As the Federal Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yilwatda has underscored the necessity of sustainable economic development as a solution to humanitarian issues in Nigeria. He has urged Nigerians to rally behind this vision to achieve meaningful progress.
The recently launched 2025 Nigeria Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan underscores the escalating humanitarian requirements in the north-west and north-central regions of Nigeria. Yilwatda has highlighted the critical need to integrate humanitarian, developmental, and peacebuilding strategies to effectively tackle these pressing challenges.
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