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Nigeria: Humanitarian Aid

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 14 March 2025UIN 35279

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to provide humanitarian support to Northwest Nigeria.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK's Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (HARP) provides support to those in urgent need of assistance in the North-East of Nigeria, one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. Through HARP, we have reached approximately one million people, reducing mortality and increasing resilience for people with the most severe humanitarian needs in the North-East, including those displaced by conflict and violence. We are also working closely and regularly engage the Government of Nigeria on the best ways to meet the challenge of rising displacement and growing humanitarian need.

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