U.S has announced an additional $40 million (N14 billion) aid to Nigeria to address the humanitarian crisis arising from decades of Boko Haram insurgency.
The United States has announced an additional $40 million aid to Nigeria to address the humanitarian crisis arising from decades of the Boko Haram insurgency., who made the announcement in Washington DC on Tuesday, said this was in addition to nearly 350 million dollars in assistance provided by the U.S. last year.
“But, I strongly encourage the Nigerian government to do more to protect its civilians, including religious communities and the humanitarian organisations seeking to assist them. Mr Pompeo said the two-day meeting also featured discussions on security cooperation between both countries, especially Nigeria’s “recent purchase’’ of 12 U.S.-made A-29 fighter planes worth $500 million.
On his part, Mr Onyeama described the security challenges facing the country as an existential threat, but was quick to note that they were being addressed with respect for human rights.
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