The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Nigeria has received a substantial donation of 25,000 tons of wheat from the Government of Ukraine.
This vital contribution, part of Ukraine’s humanitarian “Grain from Ukraine” initiative launched by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrives as prices of staple food in Nigeria have risen, pushing basic meals out of the reach of millions of vulnerable families across the country.
Addressing newsmen yesterday in Abuja, WFP representative and country director in Nigeria, David Stevenson, expressed gratitude, stating that, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Government of Ukraine, partners, and donors for their unwavering support through the Grain from Ukraine Initiative.”
He said this coordinated effort is instrumental in alleviating suffering in conflict-stricken areas.
Stevenson further said the collaborative efforts of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Luxembourg, Norway, Republic of Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom have played a crucial role in covering the transportation costs of the wheat from Ukraine to Nigeria.
He said the wheat donation, combined with cash and other commodities, would be integrated into WFP’s ongoing humanitarian operations, addressing the basic food and nutrition needs of crisis-affected individuals over a two-month period.
