The Japanese government has provided humanitarian food assistance valued at $853,000 to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help address the growing food crisis affecting vulnerable populations in North-East Nigeria.
The contribution, announced on Monday, is aimed at strengthening ongoing relief efforts in communities severely impacted by years of conflict, displacement, and economic hardship.
According to WFP Nigeria Programme Policy Officer, Itaru Furuta, the intervention arrives at a crucial moment as millions of residents across the northern region continue to grapple with acute hunger and limited access to basic necessities.
He noted that the funding will enable the organisation to deliver essential food support to households most in need, helping families cope with worsening living conditions.
The WFP further emphasised that food insecurity in Northern Nigeria has reached alarming levels, with prolonged insecurity and displacement leaving many communities unable to sustain their livelihoods or meet their daily nutritional requirements.
The agency expressed appreciation to the Government of Japan for its continued partnership and commitment to humanitarian assistance, stressing that international cooperation remains vital in tackling the region's deepening hunger crisis.
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