The Kingdom of Thailand has donated 12 metric tonnes of Thai long-grain rice to support humanitarian efforts in northeast Nigeria, where millions of people continue to face acute food insecurity as a result of prolonged conflict, displacement, and economic hardship.
The donation was formally handed over to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Nigeria during a ceremony held on Thursday at the agency’s country office, underscoring growing cooperation between Thailand, Nigeria, and the WFP in addressing hunger and supporting vulnerable populations.
The contribution comes at a critical time for humanitarian operations in Nigeria.
According to the WFP, more than 35 million people across the country are experiencing acute food insecurity, while over six million people in the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe are currently facing crisis-level or worse food insecurity during the ongoing lean season.
Humanitarian agencies have also been grappling with shrinking global funding and declining
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