The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has accused the Plateau State government of subjecting citizens to “suffering and injustices,” commending the All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters for maintaining calm and discipline despite what he described as deliberate attempts to frustrate them.
Dr. Doro spoke on Friday at a major APC gathering in Jos, where many of newly decamped members from various political parties met with the national Chairmain – Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda.
The event, held at an event centre opposite the Solomon Lar Amusement Park, drew party faithful from across the state who converged to hear the Minister deliver a firm message of reassurance and political direction.
The Minister praised supporters for refusing to resort to violence despite what he called a pattern of unfair treatment by the ruling party in the state.
He expressed shock that at a time the Federal Government (FG) is working to expand employment opportunities, the state government is “disengaging workers instead of creating jobs and improving people’s lives.”
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According to him, the restraint demonstrated by APC supporters was one of the key reasons he attended the meeting alongside the APC National Chairman.
He said their conduct reflects a political maturity that deserves recognition and federal support. Dr. Doro expressed confidence that the injustices complained about by members would be addressed, assuring them that the Federal Government was closely monitoring the situation.
The Minister further pledged that his office would ensure fairness and stability for affected workers and vulnerable households.
He noted that as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, he is committed to creating an environment where citizens can work, earn a living, and live in dignity.
He promised that efforts were underway to prevent the recurrence of the challenges the state had faced in recent months.
Beyond Plateau politics, Dr. Doro’s presence in the state formed part of a broader two-week nationwide engagement in which he has intensified humanitarian activities, expanded stakeholder consultations, and strengthened the FG’s poverty-reduction agenda.
His recent engagements have taken him across multiple cities where he met with local leaders, youth groups, families, and communities struggling with economic hardship and lingering security challenges.
In these interactions, Dr. Doro took time to assess the living conditions of vulnerable households, the state of social services, and the support systems available to communities striving to rebuild their livelihoods.
His visits reaffirmed the ministry’s renewed commitment to strengthening social protection programmes and providing targeted relief to those in need.
In Abuja and other capitals, the Minister held strategic meetings with senior officials, donor organisations, and implementing partners to accelerate ongoing humanitarian and poverty-reduction projects.
These consultations focused heavily on improving transparency, cutting bureaucratic delays, and ensuring that federal interventions directly reach the poorest households without obstruction.
Dr. Doro also reiterated the need to empower small businesses and expand job-creation initiatives to ease the growing economic pressure on families.
He emphasised that humanitarian interventions must be practical, timely, and impactful, adding that no community or vulnerable group should be left behind in the government’s drive to reduce poverty nationwide.
Analysts say the past two weeks reflect a ministry undergoing significant transformation, driven by a more proactive, field-focused leadership style.
Dr. Doro’s heightened engagement, they note, signals a federal commitment to confronting poverty at its roots while strengthening the political stability necessary for sustainable development.
