ActionAid Nigeria says it has secured £56 million in funding to address poverty in Nigeria.
Andrew Mamedu, the newly appointed Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, made the disclosure during his introduction to the media.
Mamedu highlighted ActionAid’s steadfast dedication to championing the cause of individuals confronted by poverty and marginalisation, noting that ActionAid, during his tenure, will cultivate collaborations both on a national and international scale to tackle the fundamental sources of poverty and inequality within the nation.
Mamedu who has been with the organisation for 18 years, said,
“In the last couple of six, five years, I was opportune to lead a resource mobilisation innovation directorate expressed as the head of the directory and then as the director”
“I pioneered the establishment of that directorate and together with the ActionAid team we have been able to raise a total of £56 million.”
“So that is the benchmark that we have set, and we hope to surpass it in doing our final work of eradicating poverty in Nigeria.”
The new country director also committed to elevate the voices of individuals residing in poverty and exclusion, advocate for their rights, and relentlessly work towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals.
“Our world is increasingly interconnected, and so are our challenges and solutions. ActionAid Nigeria will continue to foster national and international partnerships and allegiances to address the root cause of poverty and inequality within our nation.
“We will continue to engage with Federal, State, and Local governments, relevant ministries, Departments, and Agencies who have the responsibility as duty bearers to ensure a just Nigeria.
“I am committed to guiding ActionAid collaboration with the ActionAid Federation and other global allies to address global imbalances that perpetuate poverty, particularly in the Global South. Our focus will steadfastly remain on the poor and excluded, especially women, girls, young individuals, children, and persons with disabilities.”
Mamedu takes over from Ene Obi, who recently completed her term. A total of 120 applicants vied for the position of ActionAid’s Country Director.
