The United States government has announced a $27 million humanitarian aid package for Nigeria to support vulnerable communities and enhance resilience against food insecurity and climate change impacts.
The aid package, unveiled by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Tuesday, is part of a broader $536 million humanitarian aid package allocated by the U.S. government to sub-Saharan Africa.
Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, said the funding would be channelled to those in need through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.
“The assistance aims to address the critical needs of vulnerable individuals across the sub-Saharan region, including refugees from war and terrorism violence, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, stateless individuals, and other conflict-affected people,” the mission explained.
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U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, said the initiative demonstrated the United States’ commitment to supporting Nigeria in addressing humanitarian challenges. “This assistance will make a real difference in the lives of those most in need in Nigeria and across the continent. We stand with Nigeria in its efforts to provide for vulnerable populations and build resilience against food insecurity and climate change impacts,” Mills said.
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