US Government Offers IDPs $32.5m Food, Nutrition Aid In Nigeria

The United Statement Government has provided the World Food Programme (WFP) $32.5 million for food and nutrition assistance to help save lives in Nigeria.

Press and Media Specialist at the US Embassy in Abuja, Aisha Gambari, disclosed this is a statement on Wednesday.

“World Food Program 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.

“With the U.S. Government’s donation, the World Food Programme Nigeria will provide food and nutrition assistance to 764,205 beneficiaries across North-East and North-West Nigeria.

“This includes complementary nutrition top-ups for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls and 43,235 children through electronic food vouchers,” the statement said.