World Humanitarian Day: Red Cross Seeks More Support From Nigerians - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 20, 2019
As theworld marks World Humanitarian Day, the Red Cross Society has called onNigerians and the government to support its activities, especially its effortsto meet the needs of people in humanitarian crisis.
Head,Communication and Advocacy unit of the organisation, Nwakpa Nwakpa who made thecall in Abuja said that humanitarian needs vary from emergency responses,search and rescue, evacuations, disaster risk reduction and cash transferprogrammes.
Hesaid that humanitarian needs in Nigeria and around the world were enormous, andcalled on government, well-meaning Nigerians, NGOs, and development partners tooffer support.
Nwakpa,however, appealed to those affected or attacked in the cause of responses notto give up,  urging those offering support to also not get weary in doinggood.
TheWorld Humanitarian Day is marked globally in recognition of humanitarianpersonnel and those who lost their lives while working for humanitarian causes.