The United States Government has announced a $32.5 million food assistance package for Nigeria to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) in conflict-affected regions.
In a statement released on its official X handle, the U.S. Government disclosed that no fewer than 764,205 beneficiaries across the Northeast and Northwest will benefit from the intervention.
According to the statement, “World Food Programme (WFP) Nigeria, with the U.S. Government’s contribution of $32.5 million, will provide food assistance and nutrition support to internally displaced persons across conflict-affected areas.”
The aid package will include complementary nutrition top-ups for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, as well as 43,235 children, delivered through electronic food vouchers.
The U.S. Government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts in Nigeria, particularly in addressing hunger and malnutrition in communities affected by insecurity and displacement.
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