The United States Mission to Nigeria has announced an investigation into the use of past aid allocated to Nigeria and other nations.
This follows US President Donald Trump’s decision on January 20, 2025, to suspend all foreign aid for 90 days, citing concerns over global instability and misalignment with US interests. The decision responds to increasing calls for a thorough review of funds provided by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), particularly in health.
In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the US Mission to Nigeria confirmed that monitoring systems are in place to ensure US assistance reaches its intended recipients. “Comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to help verify that U.S. assistance reaches intended recipients,” the mission stated.
The US Mission also condemned the ongoing violence by Boko Haram in Nigeria. “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,” it said.
The statement also highlighted that Boko Haram was officially designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the US Secretary of State on November 14, 2013. This designation aims to block the group’s assets, limit its fundraising efforts, prosecute its members, and prevent them from traveling to the United States.
The US government reiterated its commitment to partnering with Nigeria and regional allies to combat terrorism and improve security in West Africa.
