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  • Updated: October 20, 2022

Flooding: US Pledges $1 Million To Support Nigeria

Flooding: US Pledges $1 Million To Support Nigeria

The United States has disclosed that it would provide $1 million to assist and support the people affected by floods in Nigeria.

The aid will be given through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) amid the devastating aftermath of the heavy rainfall and resulting flooding that has affected nearly 2.8 million people across the country. 

A statement from the Public Affairs Office, U.S. Embassy Abuja said that the situation has become critical, leading to millions being driven from their homes.

In the northern part of the country, over four million people are projected to continue experiencing acute food insecurity amid the worsening global food crisis.

“We are also concerned that standing floodwaters could increase the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states, where cholera outbreaks were declared in August and September and at least 7,750 cases were recorded.

"In 2022, 31 out of 36 states reported cholera cases", the statement reads.

Speaking on the natural disaster, the  U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard expressed sympathy for the victims of the floods.

Mary Beth Leonard

“We are filled with grief for the flood victims who have lost so much – livelihoods, homes, and even loved ones.

“The United States continues to stand with the people of Nigeria during this extremely difficult time", she stated.

The $1 million donation will enable local partners on the ground to provide emergency shelter assistance, relief commodities, and hygiene kits to promote safe and healthy practices amid the ongoing cholera outbreak, and multipurpose cash assistance for people impacted by the devastating floods.

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