United States President, Donald Trump through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a donation of $89 million in additional development assistance to Nigeria. The US embassy in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday said the donation was in continuation of US’ support for development goals outlined in a Development Objectives Assistance Agreement signed between both countries.
The statement reads in part: “Nearly half of the new funding ($44 million) will support HIV/AIDS control through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
“The remainder will help northeast Nigeria increase agricultural productivity and economic growth ($15 million); strengthen education ($11 million); support good governance ($10.5 million); and improve water and sanitation infrastructure ($9 million).
“The new funding brings the total U.S. government assistance provided under the five-year assistance agreement to $808.5 million.
“Our strong partnership with Nigeria and its institutions will help Nigeria’s efforts to improve its health, education, agriculture and governance systems where they are needed most throughout the country.”
