Saudi Arabia has commenced its 2026 Food Aid Project in Nigeria, targeting communities affected by displacement, insecurity and food shortages across five states of the federation. The initiative, funded through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and implemented in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), was officially flagged off in […]
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Saudi Arabia has commenced its 2026 Food Aid Project in Nigeria, targeting communities affected by displacement, insecurity and food shortages across five states of the federation.
The initiative, funded through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and implemented in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), was officially flagged off in Damaturu, Yobe State.
Under the project, 24,302 food baskets will be distributed to vulnerable households in Yobe, Benue, Anambra, Kebbi and Taraba states.
Each food basket, weighing approximately 60 kilograms, contains rice, cooking oil, white beans, salt and other essential food items.
Valued at more than $1.5 million, the humanitarian intervention is expected to benefit about 145,812 Nigerians.
Speaking at the launch, the Director-General of NEMA reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to ensuring the transparent and efficient distribution of the food items to identified beneficiaries across the target states.
The food aid programme forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader humanitarian support to Nigeria and countries within the Lake Chad Basin region, aimed at addressing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable populations affected by crises.
The initiative is expected to provide relief to thousands of households and contribute to ongoing efforts to improve food security in affected communities.
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