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Nigeria

  • USAID renovates schools in Nigeria, including this one in Nasarawa, northern Nigeria

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  • USAID supports voluntary counseling and testing for HIV/AIDS near Calabar, Nigeria

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  • USAID helps train sorghum farmers in Kano techniques that will improve their yields

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  • USAID distributes safe drinking water equipment in Ikom, Nigeria

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Artist performs at SAVE concert
Celebrating the Return of Peace in Nigeria’s Adamawa State
 USAID funding of long dormant traditional gatherings in Nigeria after Boko Haram retreat helps restore villagers’ confidence in civic institutions
Nigerian Village Restores Social Cohesion After Years of Fear
IDP and host communities transition from food distribution to food production
Nigeria’s Displaced Farmers Start Growing Again

About Nigeria

Although Nigeria is the one of the largest economies in sub-Saharan Africa, it must overcome significant development and governance challenges to fulfill its true potential. Per the United Nations, the country has one of the world’s lowest per capita social spending levels resulting in sixty-five percent of the 186 million citizens living in extreme poverty. These conditions breed disaffection in youth, provide an entry point for Islamic extremism, entice corruption, and promote ineffective governance. Northeast Nigeria has become one of the world's most complex humanitarian crises due to the Boko Haram insurgency and extremely low levels of development in the region.  Additionally, acute insecurity, protracted displacement, loss of income, and lack of agricultural production as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency have left millions of people vulnerable. 

To combat these many challenges, USAID seeks to grow stability in Nigeria through improved social services, transparent and responsive government, a market-led economy, and humanitarian assistance. To address the worsening complex humanitarian crisis in the Northeast, we provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance, as well as development assistance to help ensure long term recovery in the region. Together, through partner organizations and with the Nigerian government, we focus on priority regions of the country to reach these goals.  Our activities support the Government of Nigeria’s strategies and planning.

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    Assistance Provided to Nigeria

    Evaluations for Nigeria

    Contact Information

    Mission Contact

    USAID/Nigeria
    Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
    Central District Area, Abuja
    Abuja
    Nigeria
    Phone 
    +234 803 900 9300

    USAID Contact

    Chad Weinberg
    1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
    Washington
    , DC 
    20523
    Phone 
    202-712-0511