Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has been appointed by the African Union, AU, to represent West Africa on the Governing Board of the African Humanitarian Agency, AfHA, the AU’s newly established continental institution for humanitarian coordination and response.
The Minister’s Senior Technical Adviser on Information Systems and Data Analysis, Dr Abimbola Fasanu, said the nomination, which is for a three-year non-renewable term, was endorsed by the West African regional caucus under the coordination of Senegal in its capacity as Regional Dean and formally communicated by the African Union Commission.
The statement said Doro will serve on the Governing Board alongside Léon Kacou Adom, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, who was also nominated to represent the region.
Doro described it as both a national honour and a continental responsibility.
He said: “This appointment is a recognition of Nigeria’s commitment to advancing innovative and coordinated humanitarian solutions. It provides an opportunity for us to contribute to shaping Africa’s humanitarian future through stronger partnerships, knowledge sharing, and systems that deliver lasting impact for vulnerable populations across our continent. We remain committed to promoting African-led solutions that strengthen resilience, restore dignity, and create sustainable pathways out of poverty while sharing Nigeria’s experience in humanitarian reform.”
The Minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working closely with the African Union, its Member States, development partners, and humanitarian institutions to strengthen regional cooperation, improve humanitarian coordination, and support durable solutions for displaced and vulnerable populations across Africa.
Doro is expected to participate in the inaugural briefing of the Governing Board later this month as the African Humanitarian Agency begins implementing its continental mandate.
