The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that the country will receive $27 million in humanitarian aid, contributing to a larger $536 million package designated for Sub-Saharan Africa by the U.S. government. This aid forms part of the United States’ ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and host communities across the continent.
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, emphasized the importance of this assistance, noting its potential to significantly impact those in dire need within Nigeria and across Africa. “This assistance will make a real difference in the lives of those most in need in Nigeria and across the continent,” Mills stated in a press release made available online on Tuesday. He further reiterated the U.S.’s dedication to aiding Nigeria in addressing pressing humanitarian challenges, such as food insecurity and the adverse effects of climate change.
The aid package was formally announced by Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, and brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa for Fiscal Year 2024 to nearly $3.7 billion. The funds are intended to meet the critical needs of vulnerable groups in the region, including refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and others affected by conflict.
The statement from the U.S. Mission highlighted that the aid would primarily address crises in the Sahel region, among other areas, and support long-term solutions like voluntary repatriation and refugee integration.
Of the total package, the $27 million allocated to Nigeria will be managed by the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, along with USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance. Ambassador Mills reaffirmed the U.S.’s commitment to Nigeria, stating, “We stand with Nigeria in its efforts to provide for vulnerable populations and build resilience against food insecurity and climate change impacts.”
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