Foreign
US approves $27m Humanitarian Aid to support Nigeria
President Joe Biden of the United States of America has reportedly announced $27 million in humanitarian funding specifically allocated to support Nigeria as part of its Sub-Saharan African aid efforts.
This was contained in a statement signed by the U.S. Mission Nigeria on Wednesday through its official X handle.
,,,,,,According to the international agency, the $27 million was part of the $536 million announced by the U.S. under Secretary of the State Department, Uzra Zeya, few days ago.
,,,,,,,“This week @UnderSecStateJ announced nearly $536 million in additional humanitarian funding across Africa, including $27 million in Nigeria. The US is committed to continued partnership providing lifesaving assistance & protection to vulnerable people & generous host communities throughout the continent,” the statement read.
It should be recalled that the U.S. Under Secretary, Uzra Zeya, had earlier announced last week announced a total sum $536 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance from the United States to Sub-Saharan Africa.
,,,,,,The announcement was made by Zeya following her visit to Ethiopia for humanitarian mission in the region.
……..According to the U.S. Under Secretary, the funds are designed to ameliorate the sufferings of the most vulnerable and resolve the challenges of those who are displaced across host communities.
“Today, I’m proud to announced nearly $536 million in new humanitarian assistance from the United State. 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.
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