Türkiye Delivers 36 Tonnes Of Food Aid To Nigerian IDPs

Türkiye has distributed 36 tonnes of food aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Adamawa through its Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) to support Nigeria’s current humanitarian efforts.

The food aid, which was carried out in coordination with the United Nations, was distributed at the Malkohi Internally Displaced Persons Camp near the state capital, Yola.

The packages included essential food items and supplies to support the daily lives of camp residents.

The 36 tonnes of food  are expected to help meet basic needs in the region.

Many of those living in the camp had fled their homes due to previous attacks by the Boko Haram terrorist group and had continued to live under difficult conditions.

Also speaking, Selen Laori, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) official in Adamawa, thanked the Turkish government for the assistance.

Laori said that the food aid was of great importance for the people living in the camp.

The event was attended by the Adamawa Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Bello Diram, as well as local authorities and guests.

It will be recalled that Türkiye has recently drawn attention to its humanitarian activities across Africa, continuing to support civilian populations affected by conflict and terrorism.

The aid, coordinated by AFAD, is considered part of Türkiye’s broader humanitarian diplomacy effort, which contributes to UN-led operations in the sub-region.

Hundreds of thousands of people had fled their homes due to the protracted insurgency-propelled insecurity in northeastern Nigeria, creating a humanitarian crisis that requires international support.