As Nigeria join the rest of the world to mark the 2022 International Day of Families, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has assured Nigerians that about thirty (30) families in distress will be empowered.
The Ministry disclosed this through a statement signed by its Deputy Director Information, Mrs Rhoda Ishaku Iliya on Sunday in Abuja.
Hajia Farouq said the ultimate goal of the Ministry is to improve the living standard and enhance the quality of life of families, the poor and the vulnerable in the society.
She said empowerment of the thirty families is part of the Ministry’s effort towards uplifting the lives of families in the country to mark the international day.
Farouq however called on every Nigerians to dedicate this year’s celebration to finding lasting solutions to issues affecting the survival and proper development of Nigerian families.
“I call on all Nigerian families to embark on sustained vigilance and prayers towards bringing to an end the current security challenges facing our nation and displaced communities”, She added.
The Minster commended the concern and support of the International Organisations, MDAs and other relevant Stakeholders towards the observance of the Day.
She enjoined States, Local Government Areas and NGOs to mobilise resources as well as develop programmes to celebrate the day.
The Minister also urged families to monitor the activities of their children and wards to safe-guard the recruitment and use of children and youths to commit crimes against humanity.
The United Nations General Assembly in its Resolution 47/237 beginning from 1993 has set aside the 15th of May, every year to be observed globally by member states as the International Day of Families.
The aim of the International Day of Families is to create awareness and increase knowledge of the social economic and demographic process affecting families around the world. The observance of the day is to raise awareness on issues relating to family as the base unit and building block of the society. It also reflects the importance international community attaches to families and its situation globally.
The theme for the 2022 International Day of Families is “Families and Urbanisation”. It aims to raise awareness on the importance of sustainable family – friendly urban policies.
