The United States Government has pledged $32.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition assistance to hundreds of thousands of people affected by conflict in Nigeria.
According to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, the funding will enable WFP Nigeria to reach approximately 764,205 vulnerable individuals in the Northeast and Northwest regions, where ongoing insecurity and displacement have left millions struggling to access basic necessities.
The assistance package includes general food distributions and targeted nutritional support. Among the beneficiaries are 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, and 43,235 children, who will receive specialized nutrition support through electronic food vouchers.
With the U.S. Government’s contribution of $32.5 million, the World Food Programme Nigeria will provide food and nutrition assistance to internally displaced persons across conflict-affected areas.
“This support will reach 764,205 beneficiaries in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, including complementary nutrition top-ups for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls and 43,235 children”, the statement said.
The initiative underscores the US Government’s commitment to addressing food insecurity in Nigeria and supporting vulnerable populations affected by conflict, while strengthening humanitarian responses in the country.
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