The United States has announced a significant humanitarian aid initiative for Nigeria, allocating $27 million to support vulnerable communities facing food insecurity and climate change challenges. This funding is part of a larger $536 million aid package designated for sub-Saharan Africa.
On Tuesday in Abuja, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria revealed the aid, which will contribute to the broader U.S. humanitarian assistance totaling nearly $3.7 billion for the region in Fiscal Year 2024. Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, presented the aid, underscoring its role in addressing the urgent needs of those affected by conflict and displacement.
The aid will be distributed through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, focusing on refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and other conflict-affected individuals, particularly in the Sahel region.
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, emphasized the importance of this aid in improving the lives of Nigeria’s most vulnerable and supporting the country’s resilience against ongoing humanitarian challenges.
