The United States government said it has committed $27 million in humanitarian funding to support Nigeria as part of its Sub-Saharan African assistance drives.
This was disclosed in a statement by the U.S. Mission Nigeria yesterday through its official X handle.
The agency also confirmed that the $27 million was part of the $536 million earlier announced by the U.S. under Secretary of the State Department, Uzra Zeya, a few days ago.
The group the U.S. is committed to continued partnership providing lifesaving assistance and protection to vulnerable people and generous host communities throughout the continent,” the statement read.
The announcement was made by Zeya following her visit to Ethiopia for a humanitarian mission in the region.
According to the U.S. undersecretary, the funds are designed to improve the sufferings of the most vulnerable and resolve the challenges of those who are displaced across host communities.
“Today, I’m proud to announce nearly $536 million in new humanitarian assistance from the United States. Through coordination with host countries’ governments and international partners, this assistance aimed to create durable solutions to ease the suffering, build resilience, and resolve the plight of displaced and other vulnerable persons
“To the generous host communities and our vital partners across the continent and around the world, thank you for protecting the most vulnerable so that all can live in dignity,” Zeya said in a statement.
The United States and Nigeria have maintained strong ties through trade and other bilateral relationships, with the US footprint seen across the country in industry, technology, and foreign investment.
Accordingly, the U.S. often offers financial aid to Nigeria, particularly to States faced with huge numbers of displacement, high poverty rates as well as other economic challenges.
