News Update
THE United States Government yesterday announced $32.5 million in food assistance for Nigeria.
In a statement on its official X handle, the U.S. Government said the food assistance is for internally displaced persons (IDPs) across conflict-affected areas.
No fewer than 764,205 beneficiaries across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria are expected to benefit from the gesture.
The statement reads: “World Food Programme Nigeria, with 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 Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.
“This includes complementary nutrition top-ups for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls and 43,235 children through electronic food vouchers.”
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