The Canadian government has responded to multiple food
crises in the sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, with the sum of $19.8
million, about N70,967,741,935.48 billion, reports NaijaAgroNet.
This, Canada said, would assist in addressing the critical
needs of millions of vulnerable people across sub-Saharan Africa, including
women and children suffering from a lack of access to sufficient, safe and
nutritious food to meet their daily needs —the result of severe drought and
conflict.
Proclaiming this via the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau,
Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, Ambassador
Marc-André Blanchard, Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations,
the $19.8 million is additional funding to address extreme levels of food
insecurity in Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Niger, Nigeria, South Sudan and Uganda.
In these seven countries and neighbouring regions, Canada’s
funding of experienced and trusted Canadian and international partners will
respond to critical humanitarian needs. This includes the provision of basic
necessities, such as emergency food, potable water, adequate sanitation, health
care, shelter and protection services.
“Canada is pleased to provide critical humanitarian
assistance to address the effects of drought and conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa
and to ensure those requiring emergency assistance are reached. Today’s
announcement will help save lives, alleviate suffering and bring relief to
people who need urgent help,” Marc-André Blanchard said.
NaijaAgroNet recalls that in March 2017, Canada voted close
to $120 million in humanitarian funding in response to severe food crises in
Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.
Also, between March 17 and June 30, 2017, Canadians
generously donated over $21.3 million to registered Canadian charities in
response to humanitarian crises, including an unprecedented famine, food
insecurity and conflict-induced displacements affecting over 55 million people
across Africa.
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