– UN Appeals for Emergency Funding in West Africa
– $620M Needed for Crisis Relief in Nigeria, Sahel
– Humanitarian Support Urgently Required for Millions
The United Nations has launched an appeal for $620 million to sustain humanitarian assistance in Nigeria and the Central Sahel region, where millions face hunger, displacement, and insecurity. The funding is crucial for delivering food, healthcare, clean water, and protection services to vulnerable communities affected by conflict and climate change.
The UN emphasized that funding shortages threaten ongoing relief efforts, putting lives at risk. Humanitarian agencies report rising malnutrition rates, displacement, and limited access to basic services, particularly in conflict-prone areas. Without immediate financial support, aid programs may be forced to scale back, worsening the crisis. International donors and governments are urged to contribute to lifesaving interventions, ensuring that affected populations receive urgent assistance. The UN warns that failure to act swiftly could deepen the humanitarian crisis, leaving millions without essential support.
