The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and in collaboration with the Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has started its 2026 Food Aid Project.
This significant intervention, valued at over US$1.5 million, aims to provide crucial support to populations across Nigeria affected by displacement, insecurity, and other humanitarian challenges.
The initiative will see the distribution of 24,302 food baskets, each weighing approximately 60 kilograms.
These baskets are packed with essential food items, including rice, cooking oil, white beans, and salt, designed to offer much-needed relief to vulnerable households facing severe food insecurity.
An estimated 145,812 people in communities nationwide are expected to benefit from this generous aid.
The flag-off ceremony, held in Damaturu, underscored the commitment of both Saudi Arabia and NEMA to ensuring transparent and efficient distribution.
The Director-General of NEMA reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to coordinating disaster response and humanitarian assistance, ensuring the food items reach identified beneficiaries in Yobe, Benue, Anambra, Kebbi, and Taraba States.
This food aid project highlights Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to the humanitarian efforts and its support for vulnerable populations not only in Nigeria but also across the broader Lake Chad Basin region.
The partnership between NEMA and KSrelief exemplifies the critical role of international collaboration in addressing pressing humanitarian challenges and alleviating suffering in communities most in need.