The United States Government has committed $32.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to assist those affected by ongoing conflict in Nigeria. The funding will directly support approximately 764,205 people, particularly in the Northeast and Northwest regions, where insecurity has displaced millions.
This initiative will provide both general food distributions and nutritional support to vulnerable groups, including 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and 43,235 children who will receive special nutrition through electronic food vouchers.
According to a statement from the US Embassy in Abuja, “With the US Government’s contribution, WFP Nigeria will deliver vital food and nutrition assistance to internally displaced persons in conflict-affected areas.”
The donation is part of a broader US effort to address food insecurity exacerbated by conflict, ensuring that the most vulnerable populations receive the help they need during this challenging time.
This funding builds on previous US agricultural initiatives, which have supported over five million Nigerian farmers, boosting food production and rural economies since 2019.
