UK gives Nigeria £32 million

The UK Minister for International Development, Nick Hurd, who is in Nigeria for official assignments has announced a further £32 million donation over the next three years from the British government to help deliver basic, life-saving assistance and protection to some of the estimated seven million people in need of humanitarian assistance due to the conflict in north east Nigeria. According to Hurd: “The UK is committed to continuing to help Nigeria to provide humanitarian assistance and protection for people affected by the conflict in north east Nigeria. We welcome Nigeria’s efforts to support the affected population. We look forward to continuing to work with all partners to strengthen the humanitarian effort to reach the most vulnerable, many of whom are in areas that are difficult to access.” This new funding is in addition to more than £8.2 million provided by the UK since 2014 to help respond to the life-saving humanitarian needs of people affected by the conflict though violence, displacement, and loss of livelihoods.