BREAKING: United States Announces 32.5 Million in Food Assistance to Nigeria Amid Worsening Food Crisis

Sele Media Africa — Reported by Suzan Daniel

In response to Nigeria’s deepening food insecurity, the United States Government has announced a 32.5 million food assistance package to support millions of vulnerable Nigerians battling hunger.

The aid will be delivered through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and is targeted at addressing the urgent food needs in Nigeria’s most affected regions, including the North-East and other conflict-impacted areas.

According to a press statement by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, the funding is part of the U.S. government’s broader commitment to tackling global food insecurity, exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and economic shocks.

⁠“This additional 32.5 million in food assistance brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance to Nigeria to over500 million in 2025 alone,” the statement noted.

The funds will support emergency food distribution, nutrition services for malnourished children and mothers, as well as livelihood support for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities.

Nigeria’s Growing Food Crisis

The announcement comes amid rising food prices and supply shortages across Nigeria. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the food inflation rate hit 33.9% in July 2025, worsening hunger for millions of households.

The United Nations recently estimated that over 26.5 million Nigerians could face acute food insecurity in 2025 if immediate interventions are not scaled up.

The U.S. Embassy emphasized that the aid is aimed at saving lives and supporting Nigeria’s recovery efforts.

Call for Government Action

While the U.S. intervention has been welcomed by humanitarian groups and citizens alike, many are calling on the Nigerian government to take stronger action in addressing food insecurity at its roots — including insecurity in farming communities, poor infrastructure, and high agricultural input costs.