USAID Provides Over $6.5 Million To Support Flood Relief Efforts In Nigeria

Over $6.5 million has been committed by the United States through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support humanitarian operations in Nigeria connected to floods.

This is based on a news release from USAID that THE MATRIX saw.

The financing, which is a portion of the support that USAID will provide for Fiscal Year 2024, is said to help local partners—including the International Organization for Migration (IOM)—respond to the extreme flooding that has affected several parts of the nation.

As part of this initiative, IOM will allocate $3 million to address critical flood-related needs nationwide.

According to Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency, over 619,000 people in 29 states have been affected by the flooding since mid-August.

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The floods have tragically claimed 210 lives, displaced nearly 228,700 people, and damaged over 84,800 homes.

This assistance from the U.S. comes as part of a broader humanitarian relief effort aimed at addressing the growing impacts of natural disasters in the country.

The statement also noted that USAID’s support is not limited to flood relief. In the current fiscal year, the agency has provided nearly $100 million to Nigeria to address various humanitarian needs, including those arising from other natural disasters.

USAID Mission Director Melissa Jones emphasized the strength of the U.S.-Nigeria partnership, saying: “The United States remains committed to supporting the people of Nigeria as they face the challenges posed by climate change and increasingly frequent natural disasters. Our enduring partnership is rooted in a long history of delivering humanitarian aid across the nation.”