The United States Agency for International Development is providing assistance to the affected victims of the devastating Maiduguri flood through United Nations agencies and its implementing partners.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is using an initial $3 million in USAID funding to address flood needs across the country.
This was disclosed in a statement released by the US government and made available to the media on Monday.
It said that through the World Food Program (WFP), USAID is providing hot meal rations in four camps hosting internally displaced persons and has reached more than 67,000 individuals in the past few days.
The statement also noted that the WFP also is providing emergency nutrition assistance to pregnant and lactating women, including children under five years old.
“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 neighbouring Jere Local Government Area (LGA).
“We commend the bravery and resilience of the people of Maiduguri and the tireless efforts of first responders, aid workers, and local authorities who are on the ground delivering essential services. Our thoughts remain with the people of Borno during this challenging time,” the statement added.
