By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — The Federal Government and the House of Representatives has said government alone cannot solve Nigeria’s growing social and humanitarian challenges, urging faith-based organisations, the private sector and civil society to play a bigger role as economic hardship continues to push more Nigerians into poverty.
The appeal comes as rising prices and deepening poverty leave more Nigerians depending on churches, mosques and charities for support, stretching the ability of both government and voluntary organisations to keep up with growing humanitarian needs.
The call came at the unveiling of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM) Nigeria’s N2 billion Endowment Fund and Integrated Charity Programme in Abuja.
The initiative is designed to create a sustainable source of funding for humanitarian interventions, education, healthcare, legal aid, support for widows and orphans, correctional services and emergency relief.
