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United States Government has committed $27 million in humanitarian funding to support Nigeria as part of its Sub-Saharan African assistance drive. This was disclosed in a statement by the U.S. Mission Nigeria, yesterday, through its official X handle.
The agency also confirmed that the $27 million was part of the $536 million earlier announced by the U.S. Under Secretary of State Department, Uzra Zeya, a few days ago.
According to the group, the U.S. is committed to continued partnership providing lifesaving assistance and protection to vulnerable people and generous host communities throughout the continent,” the statement read.
The announcement was made by Zeya following her visit to Ethiopia for a humanitarian mission in the region. According to the U.S. undersecretary, the funds are designed to improve the sufferings of the most vulnerable and resolve the challenges of those displaced across host communities.
He said: “Today, I’m proud to announce nearly $536 million in new humanitarian assistance from the United States.”
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.”
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