To support those impacted by unprecedented flooding in Nigeria, the United States has pledged $1 million in immediate humanitarian aid.
The assistance, which will be provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development, offers multipurpose cash assistance for those affected by the devastating floods as well as emergency shelter assistance, relief supplies, and hygiene kits to promote safe and healthy practises amid the ongoing cholera outbreak.
The U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, issued a statement to ANAEDOONLINE.NG in which she expressed regret for the effects of the unusually heavy rains and vowed to uphold its commitment to aiding those affected by the flooding.
She said, “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
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“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.
“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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