The United States government has announced $32.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help tackle rising hunger in Nigeria. The funds will be channeled through the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide food and nutrition support for vulnerable groups, especially in conflict-affected communities.

According to WFP, the aid will benefit more than 764,000 internally displaced persons across the Northeast and Northwest. Among them are 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls and 43,235 children, who will receive targeted nutrition support through electronic food vouchers.

The assistance comes at a critical time, as humanitarian agencies have warned of worsening food insecurity in Nigeria, with millions at risk and some nutrition centers in Borno State already forced to shut down due to funding shortfalls.

US officials said the intervention is aimed at easing the burden on struggling families while reaffirming America’s commitment to supporting Nigeria in addressing its hunger and nutrition challenges.