The European Union (EU) has allocated €1 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria to assist in managing the devastating impacts of ongoing floods and a cholera epidemic.
BusinessDay reports that the funds, according to a statement, will enable humanitarian partners on the ground to deliver vital aid, including shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene services, and healthcare, to those most affected.
The EU noted that out of the total funding, €500,000 has been earmarked for flood relief efforts in Kogi, Delta, and Anambra states, which have been severely affected by the October floods.
“These states remain at high risk as water levels remain elevated due to river flow and soil saturation. Over 78,000 people have been impacted, with thousands of homes damaged and crops destroyed, especially near the Niger and Benue River confluence,” it stated.
The EU said that the funding will provide food, shelter, clean water, sanitation, and protection services to affected populations.
It further noted that the funds will support anticipatory measures, such as replenishing emergency stocks, to mitigate the impact of potential future floods.
“This allocation follows an earlier €1.1 million disbursed in September to support flood response efforts in Nigeria’s Northeast and Northwest regions,” it added.
