The Chairman, House Committee on Public Service, Abia State House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, has paid glowing tribute to humanitarian workers across the world, describing them as the unsung heroes of global peace and development.

In a Press Release signed by his Spokesperson; George Egejuru to mark World Humanitarian Day 2025, and made available to newsmen, the lawmaker said the day was not only a time to remember those who lost their lives while serving humanity but also an opportunity to strengthen solidarity and renew commitments to vulnerable communities.

“Humanitarian workers risk their lives daily to bring hope to people in despair.

“On this day, we salute their courage, we honour their sacrifices, and we stand in solidarity with them by ensuring that no community is left behind”, Erondu Jnr said.

The member representing Obingwa-West State Constituency in ABHA maintained that the 2025 theme; “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities,” is a timely reminder that humanitarian action should not end with the delivery of aid, but must prioritize empowering people to rebuild their lives and shape their destinies.

The former Chairman Obingwa Local Government Area (LGA) also expressed deep concern over humanitarian crises across the globe, particularly in Gaza, where families are battling severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. 

Erondu Jnr further pointed to Nigeria’s internal humanitarian challenges, including the plight of displaced persons in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, and victims of violent clashes in Benue, Plateau, Niger, and Sokoto States among others.

He cited data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) showing that more than 8.4 million people in North-East Nigeria require urgent assistance in 2025, with over 2.2 million still living in displacement camps.

“The situation is made worse by recurring banditry, farmer-herder clashes, and seasonal floods in states like Kebbi, Kogi, Ebonyi and Anambra,” he added.

The former Director Enyimba FC, commended humanitarian organisations working in Nigeria and globally, urging greater collaboration between governments, development partners, and citizens to close humanitarian gaps.

“Solidarity must move beyond words. 

We must support emergency appeals, strengthen local response systems, and invest in community resilience. Empowering communities is the surest way to break cycles of vulnerability”, he said.

The Uhie-born legislator  urged government at all levels to show commitment to people-centered governance built on transparency and accountability, principles which he described as the backbone of humanitarian service.

“As we commemorate World Humanitarian Day, let us resolve to be our brother’s keeper.

“Every act of compassion counts, every hand of support saves a life, and every voice raised for justice brings us closer to a fairer world”, he further noted.