Federal Government has commenced the training of officers on case management to enhance effective humanitarian response in the country.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, said the training has become necessary to enhance service delivery.

According to him, modern social work practice has become increasingly complex in dealing with emerging social challenges in the country.

He added that social work as a profession required constant professional training that would enable practitioners meet up with international best practices.

Earlier, the Director of Social Development in the ministry, Taiwo Bashorun, said the ministry on a regular basis strengthen the capacity of her Case workers on modern techniques.

According to him, the ministry also ensures that Social Development Practitioners are equipped with necessary knowledge, skills, orientation, values and competence for effective service delivery.