The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering support to the victims of the devastating floods in Maiduguri through United Nations agencies and its implementing partners.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is utilizing an initial $3 million in USAID funding to address flood-related needs across the country.
This information was shared in a statement released by the US government and made available to the media on Monday.
According to the statement, USAID, through the World Food Program (WFP), is providing hot meal rations in four camps for internally displaced persons, reaching over 67,000 individuals in recent days.
The statement also highlighted that the WFP is delivering emergency nutrition assistance to pregnant and lactating women, as well as 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.