U.S. Investigates Past Aid to Nigeria Amid Foreign Aid Suspension
The United States Mission to Nigeria has announced an investigation into how past U.S. aid allocated to Nigeria and other countries has been utilized.
This follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025 decision to suspend all foreign aid for 90 days, citing concerns over global destabilization and misalignment with American interests. The suspension also responds to growing calls for a review of USAID health funds.
In a post on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the U.S. Mission to Nigeria confirmed that monitoring systems are in place to track past assistance provided by the U.S. government.
“Comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to help verify that U.S. assistance reaches intended recipients,” the mission stated.
U.S. Condemns Boko Haram Violence
The U.S. Mission also condemned ongoing violence by Boko Haram, denouncing the group’s blatant disregard for human life in Nigeria and the region.
“The United States condemns the violence and blatant disregard for human life perpetrated by Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in Nigeria and the region.”
The statement further referenced Boko Haram’s designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the U.S. Secretary of State on November 14, 2013. The designation enables the U.S. government to:
Block Boko Haram’s assets
Restrict its fundraising activities
Prosecute its members
Prevent their travel to the U.S.
U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Counterterrorism in West Africa
The U.S. government reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with Nigeria and regional partners to combat terrorism and enhance security in West Africa.
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