The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that Nigeria will receive $27 million from a $536 million humanitarian aid package allocated for Sub-Saharan Africa by the U.S. Government.
This aid is part of ongoing efforts by the United States to support vulnerable populations and host communities across the continent.
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, highlighted the importance of the aid, emphasizing its impact on addressing humanitarian challenges in Nigeria, including food insecurity and climate change.
The comprehensive aid package, unveiled by Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, raises the total U.S. humanitarian assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa for Fiscal Year 2024 to nearly $3.7 billion.
The $27 million designated for Nigeria will be distributed through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.
The funds are aimed at addressing critical needs, including those of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and other conflict-affected populations. The aid will also focus on crises in the Sahel and support efforts for voluntary returns and refugee integration.
Ambassador Mills reaffirmed the U.S.’s commitment to Nigeria, expressing solidarity in the country’s efforts to provide for vulnerable populations and enhance resilience against food insecurity and climate change.
