The United States Government has committed $32.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition assistance for hundreds of thousands of conflict-affected people in Nigeria.
In a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, the funding will enable WFP Nigeria to reach approximately 764,205 vulnerable individuals across the Northeast and Northwest regions, which have been severely impacted by insecurity and mass displacement.
The intervention includes general food distributions and targeted nutritional support. Among the beneficiaries are 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, as well as 43,235 children, who will receive specialized nutrition support through electronic food vouchers.
According to the statement:
“World Food Programme Nigeria, with the US Government’s contribution of $32.5m, will provide food and nutrition assistance to internally displaced persons across conflict-affected areas. This includes complementary nutrition top-ups for pregnant and breastfeeding women, girls, and children.”
The United States has been a longstanding partner in advancing Nigeria’s food security. On December 18, 2024, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) clarified reports about its agricultural initiatives, emphasizing that its programs operate transparently, in line with Nigerian laws, and have benefited over five million Nigerian farmers since 2019.
Through these initiatives, USAID noted that it has significantly boosted food production and strengthened rural economies nationwide.
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