The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that Nigeria will receive $27 million as part of a larger $536 million humanitarian aid package from the US Government to Sub-Saharan Africa.
According to a statement from the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, this funding is part of the US Government’s commitment to providing life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable people and communities across the continent.
The aid is aimed at addressing the critical needs of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and others affected by conflict and violence in the region.
US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, highlighted the significance of the aid, saying, “This assistance will make a real difference in the lives of those most in need in Nigeria and across the continent.”
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Uzra Zeya, officially announced the comprehensive aid package, which brings the total US humanitarian assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa in Fiscal Year 2024 to nearly $3.7 billion.
The aid will also focus on crises in areas like the Sahel and support efforts to build long-term solutions, such as voluntary returns of refugees and their integration into communities.
Ambassador Mills added, “This $27 million in aid demonstrates the United States’ unwavering commitment to supporting Nigeria in addressing humanitarian challenges. We stand with Nigeria in its efforts to provide for vulnerable populations and build resilience against food insecurity and climate change impacts.”
The statement further explained that the funding will be directed to those in need through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.
