The United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has said that $1.2 billion (N553.2b) is required for urgent humanitarian needs in the North East.
According to him, the region is facing one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, adding that 5.4 million people are in need of assistance in 2023.
Besides, he added that in 2023, there is concern that the North East and Burkina Faso will experience extreme hunger.
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