Amb. Simi-Simji Tasks Government on Enabling Environment for Humanitarian Interventions

  By Genesis Ogiri

ABUJA — The Country Director of the Humanitarian Leaders Network, Ambassador Simi-Simji Goshwe, has challenged governments at all levels to create an enabling environment for humanitarian organisations to operate, warning that persistent attacks on communities and the growing vulnerability of displaced families require more deliberate government action towards sustainable peace.

Goshwe made the call while speaking with journalists and participants at the just-concluded Humanitarian Leaders Boot Camp and Awards 2026, held at The Meeting Point Event Centre, Gudu, Abuja, where she decried the recurring humanitarian emergencies leaving children orphaned, women widowed and families without adequate support.

She noted that humanitarian interventions were becoming increasingly demanding, as efforts to address one dimension of human suffering were often confronted by emerging challenges elsewhere. According to her, the situation underscores the need for stronger institutional support and a coordinated response involving government and humanitarian stakeholders.

The Country Director stressed that government must be more intentional about creating lasting peace, explaining that addressing the root causes of insecurity and humanitarian crises would help reduce the number of vulnerable children roaming the streets without adequate care, protection and educational opportunities.

She maintained that humanitarian organisations could achieve greater impact if provided with the necessary operational support and an enabling environment to complement government interventions, particularly in the areas of child protection, rehabilitation, education and social reintegration.

Beyond her leadership position at the Humanitarian Leaders Network, Goshwe is the Founder and Executive Director of the Simji Girl-Child Empowerment Initiative and Orphanage, which has sustained humanitarian interventions for 10 years. She disclosed that the organisation currently provides care for approximately 36 children, while three girls under its care have progressed to university education.

She identified education as a major pillar of the organisation's intervention, particularly through its back-to-school support programme, which seeks to prevent disadvantaged children from being excluded from formal education because of financial constraints. She explained that investing in children's education remains a sustainable pathway to breaking the cycle of poverty and creating opportunities for self-reliance.

Explaining the philosophy behind her humanitarian commitment, Goshwe declared: "My tribe is humanity, and my religion is service." She said the conviction reflects her belief in compassion, inclusiveness and the responsibility to serve humanity irrespective of ethnic, religious or social differences. She also described the boot camp as impactful, particularly in advancing knowledge sharing, professional development and collaboration among humanitarian practitioners.

The Humanitarian Leaders Boot Camp and Awards 2026 was held under the theme, "Building Capacity, Strengthening Systems, Delivering Impact," with emphasis on strengthening the capacity of humanitarian actors, building resilient institutional systems and improving the delivery of interventions to vulnerable populations.

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