On August 20, 2024, the United States announced a significant $27 million aid package aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria.
This funding is part of a broader $536 million initiative directed towards Sub-Saharan Africa, as detailed by U.S. Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya. U.S.
Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, emphasized the importance of this assistance, stating it would profoundly impact the lives of those in dire need, including refugees and internally displaced persons.
The funds will specifically target critical needs arising from food insecurity and the effects of climate change, reflecting the U.S.’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts in these areas.
Mills reiterated the U.S.’s solidarity with Nigeria, highlighting the aim to build resilience within vulnerable populations and host communities.
This aid is set to be distributed through the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, focusing on fostering durable solutions for those affected by ongoing crises in the region.