Following the flood that rendered over 4.4 million people homeless in six African nations, the European Union (EU) has announced €5.4 million in humanitarian aid to support verified victims.
This was confirmed in a statement made available to the press on Monday, September 23, 2024.
The beneficiary countries include Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
According to the union, the sum is to help the most affected populations in the listed nations.
“The European Union has released €5.4 million in humanitarian aid to help the most affected populations in the aftermath of the devastating floods in Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Mali and Burkina Faso”, the statement reads.
“The funding will support humanitarian partners in providing immediate aid, addressing urgent needs such as food, shelter, access to clean water, sanitation, and other essential services in the most affected areas.”
“The amount will be distributed as follows: Chad €1,000,000; Niger €1,350,000; Nigeria €1,100,000; Mali € 1,000,000; Cameroon €650,000 Burkina Faso €300,000.”
“The funding comes in addition to €232 million in humanitarian assistance already allocated to these countries so far this year,” the EU added.
The EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, lamented the increased rainfall in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions.
The commissioner who revealed that the recent flooding has displaced millions and caused widespread suffering noted that the EU is mobilising all means at its disposal to help the most vulnerable.
According to the commissioner, “Excessive rainfall has lashed the Sahel and Lake Chad regions with unprecedented impact, displacing millions and causing widespread suffering and damage.
“We are mobilising all means at our disposal to help the most vulnerable in the flood-stricken countries, so they can receive much-needed relief.”
