The Federal Government and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs have launched $910 million to tackle the growing humanitarian crisis in the northeastern Nigerian states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe.
It was said that the 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan was recently launched at the U.N. House in Abuja.
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This initiative aims to gather nearly one billion dollars to deliver essential assistance to approximately 3.6 million individuals impacted by over 15 years of conflict and instability in northeastern Nigeria.
Officials indicated that the situation has worsened due to recent climate-related disasters, such as severe floods, as well as ongoing economic challenges.
Mohamed Malick Fall, the U.N. resident coordinator in Nigeria, emphasized the increasing difficulties faced by the affected population.
“This event highlights our united commitment as a community to millions of individuals in Nigeria. There has been an increase in the number of people experiencing food insecurity, as well as a rise in malnutrition cases among children,” he stated. “In 2024, we faced some of the worst flooding we have seen.”
“While humanitarian efforts are essential for saving lives, they cannot address all of Nigeria’s challenges. We also need to focus on development and reinforce peace-building initiatives,” Fall emphasized.
The 2025 strategy emphasizes food security, healthcare, and water and sanitation, particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as women, children, and individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, the plan aims to address the underlying causes of poverty and underdevelopment while enhancing the resilience of at-risk communities.
Fall pointed out that only 57% of last year’s funding goals were met, which is slightly above the global average.
Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Nentawe Yilwatda, highlighted the necessity of adopting a proactive stance in emergency management.
“The 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan is designed to save lives, enhance resilience, and employ flexible strategies to tackle emerging challenges despite limited resources.
This plan marks a transition from a reactive to a proactive approach, aiming to prevent disasters before they happen,” Yilwatda stated. “While the primary focus is on Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, it also recognizes the increasing humanitarian needs in the northwest and north-central areas.”
For over 15 years, Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states have been facing terrorism from Boko Haram and significant insecurity due to armed groups, resulting in one of the most severe humanitarian crises in Africa.
Zubaida Umar, the director-general of Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency, stressed the importance of teamwork.
“The effectiveness of this plan relies on collaboration, synergy, and a community-focused approach.”
The numbers in this report represent real lives — children, women and men, families whose resilience inspires us to act with urgency and compassion,” Umar said.
The U.N. estimates that 33 million Nigerians will experience food insecurity in 2025, an increase from 26.5 million in 2024. Additionally, 2.5 million children are at risk of dying from severe acute malnutrition without urgent action.
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