The U.S. government has unveiled a $27 million humanitarian aid package for Nigeria to support vulnerable populations and strengthen resilience against food insecurity and climate change.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced the funding on Tuesday in Abuja, noting that it is part of a broader $536 million aid package allocated for sub-Saharan Africa. This aid was officially announced by Uzra Zeya, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights.
The aid will be distributed through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance. This allocation brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance for sub-Saharan Africa in Fiscal Year 2024 to nearly $3.7 billion.
The assistance is intended to address the urgent needs of vulnerable groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, stateless individuals, and others affected by conflict. The focus will include crises in the Sahel and efforts to support durable solutions such as voluntary returns and refugee integration.
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, highlighted the significance of this funding, emphasizing the U.S.’s commitment to providing life-saving aid and protection to vulnerable individuals and host communities throughout Africa.
“This $27 million aid package reflects our steadfast dedication to supporting Nigeria in tackling humanitarian challenges,” Mills stated. “We stand with Nigeria in its efforts to enhance resilience against food insecurity and climate change impacts.”
