The European Union Delegation in Nigeria has refuted claims of significant reduction in its humanitarian assistance aimed at tackling food and nutrition insecurity in Nigeria.
The rebuttal was a response to a press release earlier published by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), alleging “massive cuts” by international donors, including the EU.
In a statement, the EU delegation described the claim as “unsubstantiated and inaccurate,”.
The delegation stated that humanitarian funding for Nigeria in the first half of 2025 has remained consistent with allocations made during the same period in 2024.
The organization said the Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO) continues to prioritize emergency nutrition, health, and food assistance in Nigeria.
It pointed out that additional top-up funding is already in the works.
The delegation also acknowledged that MSF had since updated the controversial release to remove direct references to the EU among the alleged cutting donors.
The EU reaffirmed support for MSF’s frontline efforts to combat child malnutrition – some of which are EU-funded.
The statement emphasized the importance of disseminating only verified information, especially on sensitive humanitarian issues.
It reiterated its unwavering financial and strategic support to Nigeria under their long-standing partnership.
The EU equally emphasized that its commitments remain unchanged across key humanitarian and development sectors.
