Abuja: The United States Government has announced a donation of $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to bolster its food and nutrition initiatives in Nigeria. This funding aims to deliver essential assistance to those in need across the nation.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made through a statement by Aishah Gambari of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. The substantial contribution is intended to provide food and nutrition support to internally displaced individuals in regions affected by conflict. The initiative will benefit 764,205 people across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, including targeted nutrition support for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, as well as 43,235 children via electronic food vouchers.
The World Food Programme, the world’s largest humanitarian organization, operates solely on voluntary donations from governments, corporations, and private individuals. The United States remains its largest donor, having contributed over $2.9 billion in 2023 alone. Operating in over 120 countries, WFP focuses on delivering emergency food relief and fostering long-term food security and stability. Its mission extends to supporting community recovery post-crisis, including nutrition projects for mothers and children, school feeding initiatives, and resilience-building against climate-related shocks.
In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts in combating hunger, contributing to peace, and preventing the use of hunger as a tool of war and conflict.