The United States of America has pledged to provide $1 million in emergency humanitarian aid to help flood victims in Nigeria.
The U.S. Agency for International Development will provide funding for the provision of emergency shelter assistance, relief supplies, hygiene kits to encourage safe and healthy practices amid the ongoing cholera outbreak, and multipurpose cash assistance for those affected by the devastating floods.
The U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, confirmed this in a statement and stated her government sympathizes with flood victims and will continue to provide humanitarian relief in flood-affected areas. Anaedoonline.ng got this information.
US Pledges $1 Million For Nigeria’s Flood-Devastated Areas
The statement reads: “We are filled with grief for the flood victims who have lost so much – livelihoods, homes, and even loved ones.
“The United States continues to stand with the people of Nigeria during this extremely difficult time.
“The unusually heavy rainfall and resulting flooding have affected nearly 2.8 million people across the country. In addition, many homes have been damaged or destroyed, displacing millions of people.
“The floods have exacerbated an already critical humanitarian situation in Nigeria, where ongoing conflict, especially in the northern region, has driven millions of people from their homes. In the same region, more than 4 million people are projected to continue experiencing acute food insecurity amid the worsening global food crisis. We are also concerned that standing floodwaters could increase the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states, where cholera outbreaks were declared in August and September and at least 7,750 cases were recorded. In 2022, 31 out of 36 states reported cholera cases.
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“The $1 million in new USAID support will allow local partners on the ground to provide emergency shelter assistance, relief commodities, and hygiene kits to promote safe and healthy practices amid the ongoing cholera outbreak, and multipurpose cash assistance for people impacted by the devastating floods.”
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