May 29: Buhari’s Humanitarian Minister, Sadiya Farouq, hands over to Perm Sec

The pioneer Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has formally handed over the affairs of the Ministry to the Permanent Secretary, Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo after three and half years of meritorious service to humanity.

Umar Farouq handed over documents contained in two booklets, of her service in the ministry, at the end of the 1st Nigerian International Humanitarian Summit hosted by the Ministry on Friday in Abuja.

In her remarks, the Minister thanked the Permanent Secretary, Directors, Staff of the Ministry and her office for the massive support given to her throughout her tenure

Farouq urged the staff to remain steadfast in their quest to achieve President Muhammadu Buhari’s vision of lifting as many vulnerable persons as possible out of poverty.

“I hereby formally hand over these documents of my stewardship as the pioneer Minister of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development in the last three and half years.

“Thank you very much for your support as I hand over to the Permanent Secretary, Dr Nasir Sani- Gwarzo.”


Responding, the Permanent Secretary thanked the Minister and wished her well in her future endeavours.

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My poem about it to you all our dear children.


I will use the word "It is the day" to come up with its measure;

By weather and sun 

protect knowledge

By naming and knowing the ancestors

They did it for us

the story for their tomorrow.

remembers their cultural heritage.

children's behavior and know how to show discipline to improve improvement.

She came out with the books of her predecessors 

let's do the same for the  kids tomorrow 

Struggle with their predecessors

they achieved before returning to

Our creator is God Almighty.


Happy children's day 


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