E.U provides €1.1 million in humanitarian aid to flood victims in Nigeria 

The European Union (E.U) has announced the provision of €1.1 million in humanitarian aid to assist flood victims in Nigeria.

The fund is part of a €5.4 million aid package to support victims of flooding in Nigeria and five other countries across the Sahel and Chad regions.

According to the E.U, more than 4.4 million have been affected by the flood in the six countries which has led to the destruction of public infrastructure, water and health facilities etc.

It stated, “The European Union has released €5.4 million in humanitarian aid to help the most affected populations in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Mali and Burkina Faso.” 

“The funding will support humanitarian partners in providing immediate aid, addressing urgent needs such as food, shelter, access to clean water, sanitation, and other essential services in the most affected areas.” 

“The amount will be distributed as follows: Chad €1,000,000; Niger €1,350,000; Nigeria €1,100,000; Mali € 1,000,000; Cameroon €650,000 Burkina Faso €300,000” 

The EU further noted that this funding is in addition to the €232 million in humanitarian aid already allocated to these countries this year.

It added that the EU and its partners have also responded to the immediate impact of floods in Liberia, Guinea, Chad, Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Mali through timely adjustments to ongoing projects and contributions to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

In recent weeks, several states, particularly in the north, have experienced flash floods, leading to loss of lives, destruction of farmlands, and property damage. However, Borno state witnessed the worst floods in almost 30years after the collapse of the Alau dam in Maiduguri.