The United Nations has launched a humanitarian appeal worth $910 million to address the urgent needs of 3.6 million people in Nigeria’s northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe.
The appeal is part of a broader effort to provide life-saving assistance to a total of 7.8 million people in the country.
The humanitarian crisis is exacerbated by ongoing conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability, with the situation expected to worsen in 2025.
Mohammad Malick Fall, the UN Resident Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria, explained that conflict, climate-induced disasters, and economic instability drive the escalating needs.
The compounded effects of floods, disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and malnutrition deepen regional vulnerabilities. Fall called for a holistic approach that includes humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts to create long-term solutions to the crisis.
The UN report highlights that in 2025, 33 million people in Nigeria will face severe food insecurity during the dry season, with alarming levels of malnutrition threatening millions of children. Immediate intervention is crucial to address these challenges and mitigate the risks of further deterioration.
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