In a renewed show of international solidarity, Türkiye has delivered 36 tons of critical food supplies to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Adamawa State, strengthening humanitarian support in Nigeria’s conflict-affected North-East.
The intervention, carried out through Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) in coordination with the United Nations, targeted vulnerable populations at the Malkohi IDP Camp near Yola.
The aid packages, which include staple food items and essential daily-use supplies, are expected to provide immediate relief to hundreds of displaced families forced from their homes by years of violence linked to Boko Haram insurgency.
Speaking during the distribution, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to humanitarian assistance.
“These efforts are aimed at alleviating, even if only in part, the hardships faced by people struggling to survive under extremely difficult conditions,” he said.
A representative of the National Emergency Management Agency in Adamawa, Selen Laori, described the intervention as timely, noting that the supplies would significantly ease the burden on displaced families.
The distribution event was attended by key stakeholders, including Adamawa State’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Bello Diram, alongside local officials and humanitarian actors.
The donation highlights Türkiye’s growing role in humanitarian diplomacy across Africa, aligning with broader international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria.
With hundreds of thousands still displaced by over a decade of insurgency, experts say sustained global support remains essential to tackling food insecurity and rebuilding affected communities.
By Michael Olugbode
