Nigeria Humanitarian Fund will receive the sum of €5.5 million from German, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria has said.
This is coming as Nigeria struggles to contain with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic which has paralysed most activities in the country while infecting over 170 people with two deaths.
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria announcing on its Twitter handle, @OCHANigeria, said the donation by Germany would help vulnerable persons in Nigeria have access to potable water, food and shelter amidst the crisis.
UNOCHA Nigeria tweeted, “Germany pledges €5.5m to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund. It’s more critical than ever for vulnerable people to have access to clean water, food & shelter. This will enable partners to continue delivering life-saving aid amidst COVID-19.”