Nigeria is one of 13 countries that will get emergency food aid from the US worth $93 million
Nigeria will get a portion of a $93 million US food aid package to address chronic malnutrition in 13 nations, the US stated.
The U.S. government has announced a $93 million emergency food assistance program to fight the rising rates of hunger and malnutrition in 13 nations, including 12 in Africa.
The initiative will give nearly a million children with acute malnutrition access to life-saving ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), according to the US Department of State. The plan includes money to manufacture an additional 11,285 metric tons in addition to 1,209 metric tons of existing stock.
The Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Kenya, Chad, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Nigeria, Madagascar, Haiti, Mali, Niger, and Ethiopia are among the countries that benefit.
During a press briefing, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the program would also address emergency logistics, targeted nutritional assistance, and key food commodities.
“Today marks the first 200 days of the Trump Administration, and for the American people, that means 200 days of results and real wins,” Pigott stated.
“Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s leadership, the United States is regaining its strength, ensuring prosperity, and defending American interests internationally.”
In order to cure over 1 million malnourished children, the United States is contributing an extra $93 million to purchase life-saving, readily usable therapeutic food (RUTF) from and by American manufacturers.
In 13 countries, this vital financing will help save lives. consuming the whole RUTF prepositioned stock and enabling further manufacture to satisfy continuing demands.
The statement comes after the Trump administration’s cost-cutting measures led to the recent shutdown of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), a move that garnered criticism from past US leaders and international health specialists.
The United States’ primary organization for humanitarian and development aid, USAID was founded in 1961 under President John F. Kennedy and has long been in charge of overseeing programs in more than 100 countries in the areas of agriculture, health, education, democracy support, and disaster relief.
President Trump has frequently criticized USAID’s work, saying that its funds need to be used for more domestic projects.
