UK donates additional £80m, while US gives $41m to support Nigeria
The governments of the United Kingdom and the United States have pledged to commit for more funds to support victims of Boko Haram in Lake Chad Basin, NAN reports.
The development follows President Muhammadu Buhari's pleas to the international community for more assistance in helping victims of the terror group.
The UK pledged additional 80 million pounds, while the U.S pledged 41 million dollars.
The
pledge was made at the high level side event on humanitarian crisis in
the Lake Chad Basin, at the 71st UN General Assembly in New York.
The Nigeria’s foreign affairs ministry on Saturday, September 24, in Abuja, quoted UK Minister for Africa, Tobias ELLwood, as saying “this is in addition to the 90 million pounds of humanitarian assistance we have already delivered in the region.’’
“50
million pounds will go toward meeting the needs of work in the affected
communities in Nigeria, including food assistance and access to
essential household items and services.
“And 30 million pounds to support those affected by the spread of Boko Haram into Cameroun, Chad and Niger.’’ELLwood said the UK is proud of its humanitarian contributions, but call on international partners to do the same.
“It is imperative that the international community and governments in the affected region redouble the efforts,’’ he said.
“Our
message to those millions affected by Boko Haram brutality is the same
with our message to the Chibok girls and many others taken by the Boko
Haram and their families.
“The world has not forgotten you, we are doing what we can to help. UK support for the region is unwavering, ” he said.
Ms Samantha Power, U. S Ambassador to the UN, also announced an additional $41million in humanitarian assistance to the region.
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