This summit is convened as a strategic response to the urgent need for coordinated national action in addressing the multidimensional crises of poverty, insecurity, and humanitarian displacement. It is anchored on the principles of inclusive governance, inter-agency collaboration, and evidence-based policymaking—core tenets of our legislative oversight function as enshrined in Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

The Committee recognizes that poverty alleviation is not merely a social imperative but a constitutional obligation. The Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, provides a visionary framework for national transformation. This summit aligns with that agenda by creating a platform for policy refinement, stakeholder engagement, and institutional accountability.

We are therefore calling on all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)—particularly those whose mandates intersect with poverty reduction, humanitarian response, and national security—to participate fully in this summit. Your presence is not only expected; it is essential. The outcomes of this summit will inform legislative recommendations, budgetary priorities, and programmatic interventions across sectors.

Let it be known that this is not a ceremonial gathering. It is a working summit. It is a legislative instrument for national renewal. It is a call to action.

“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.” — African Proverb

Let us embrace this moment. Let us embrace our people. Let us legislate with compassion, invest with courage, and govern with clarity.