EU Announce €557 million Humanitarian Aid for Nigeria, Other African Countries
EU Announce €557 million Humanitarian Aid for Nigeria, Other African Countries
The European Union has allocated €557 million in humanitarian aid for Nigeria and neighboring African nations within its 2026 budget.
This funding targets regions like North-West Nigeria to address instability and urgent needs. The grant is part of a larger €1.9 billion global initiative launched as “other donors retreat and humanitarian law faces unprecedented strain.”
The aid focuses on providing food, shelter, and healthcare to vulnerable populations, alongside protecting children’s education in crisis zones.
Highlighting the severity of the global situation, Commissioner Hadja Lahbib stated, “The humanitarian system is under unprecedented strain, and public funding alone will not meet the scale of the crisis.”
While West and Central Africa receive the bulk of this grant, the EU also allocated “14.6 million euros to North Africa, a region that remains exposed to complex political, economic and social challenges.” These funds aim to stabilize regions facing displacement and food insecurity, with additional reserves kept for sudden-onset disasters and emergency supply chains.
At the World Economic Forum, Commissioner Lahbib called for private sector partnerships to bridge the funding gap.
She urged business leaders to “think bigger, move faster, and act together” by adopting innovative financing models. This strategy seeks to supplement traditional government aid as global humanitarian requirements reach record-breaking levels.
As the world’s leading donor, the EU continues to provide principled aid through NGOs and UN agencies. Emphasizing the importance of this commitment, Lahbib remarked, “This is a test of solidarity, and Europe is rising to the challenge.”
The 2026 budget reaffirms the bloc’s role in supporting over 110 countries despite rising global logistical hurdles.
