The package combines short term humanitarian aid with long term development support for people in the affected area.
The EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, NEVEN MIMICA, made the announcement in line with the commission’s strategic approach to resilience, which was presented a week ago.
MIMICA said the support package will assist approximately one point three million internally displaced people and affected communities in and around the Borno State of Nigeria.
According to a statement released by the European Commission in Brussels, the financial assistance would go into early recovery and reconstruction needs in Borno State.
It further noted that the EU assistance will not only target the immediate needs of the people but will also help to restore basic services, stimulate employment and create livelihood opportunities, particularly for women and young people.
Additionally; the EU Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, CHRISTOS STYLIANIDES said the European Union was committed to get lifesaving aid to those in need in Nigeria.
It may interest you to note that Nigeria is one of four countries across the globe that are of concern to the EU because of the risk of famine, including Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.
