The United States Government has supported the Nigerian Government with an initial $3 million to address flood needs across the country.
In a statement made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA, the U.S. government said
the initial $3 million is from the
USAID funding through International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The statement also pledged to provide assistance to affected victims of the recent devastating floods in Borno State that claimed scores of lives and thousands of displaced persons.
“The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is using an initial $3 million in USAID funding to address flood needs across the country.
“To further address urgent needs, USAID is supporting the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in conducting food airlifts to inaccessible areas in Borno and Maiduguri city.
“Other USAID-funded partners, including international and local NGOs, are repurposing existing funds to provide critical assistance to individuals affected by the flooding in Maiduguri and neighboring Jere Local Government Area (LGA).
According to the statement, the assistance come through the United Nations agencies and its implementing partners like the World Food Program (WFP) as United States Agency for International Development, USAID, who is providing hot meal rations in four camps hosting internally displaced persons, has already reached more than 67,000 individuals in the past few days.
“It was greatly saddened by the floods that destroyed most parts of the state including Maiduguri, the state capital.
“The United States is deeply saddened by the devastating floods that have affected Maiduguri and other parts of Borno State, resulting in loss of life, destruction of property, and the displacement of many families.
The statement added that, “the WFP also is providing emergency nutrition assistance to pregnant and lactating women, including children under five years old.
The United States government however, commended the bravery and resilience of the people of Maiduguri and the tireless efforts of first responders, aid workers, and local authorities who were on the ground delivering essential services.
“We extend our condolences to the victims, their families, and all those impacted by this disaster.
“Our thoughts remain with the people of Borno during this challenging time”, the statement concluded.
