In a move that aligns with the United Nations’ goal of promoting global food security, the U.S. government has donated $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP).
This funding is designated to provide food and nutrition assistance to communities impacted by conflict in Nigeria.
According to a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, September 3, the money will support internally displaced people in the Northeast and Northwest regions.
The embassy added that the aid is specifically aimed at saving lives and reducing the suffering of vulnerable groups, especially women and children.
“With this contribution, WFP Nigeria will provide food and nutrition assistance to 764,205 beneficiaries across conflict-affected areas, including complementary nutrition top-ups for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, and 43,235 children through electronic food vouchers,” the statement said.
Many Nigerians have been living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps due to killings by marauding herdsmen, particularly in the North Central part of the country, in recent times.
Persecondnews reports that thousands of Nigerians are still living in IDP camps in various parts of Nigeria under very deplorable conditions, including 232,000 people in Benue State camps and 80,000 people in Plateau State camps.
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