To support hundreds of thousands of people affected by conflict in Nigeria with food and nutrition the United States Government has committed $32.5m to the United Nations World Food Programme.
The funding will enable WFP Nigeria to reach approximately 764,205 vulnerable individuals in the Northeast and Northwest regions of the country, the package includes general food distributions as well as targeted nutritional support.
The beneficiaries includes 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, and 43,235 children who will receive specialised nutrition support through electronic food vouchers, According to a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday,
“World Food Program Nigeria, with US Government’s contribution of $32.5m, will provide food assistance and nutrition support to internally displaced persons across conflict-affected areas.
“This includes complementary nutrition top-ups for 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls and 43,235 children through electronic food vouchers,” the statement read.
