As part of efforts to end the hunger crisis in Nigeria, the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal to raise N23 billion to support the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
The head of the delegation for the humanitarian network, Bhupinder Tomar, made this known at a media chat in Abuja on Monday.
Mr Tomar said Nigeria is currently facing an unprecedented hunger crisis this year, hence the need to support those unsure of where their next meal will come from.
He said about 1,092,300 people would benefit from the aid.
“We are trying to raise CHF 27 million to support the hunger crisis in the country,” he said.
“About 1,092,300 people will receive the aid in the form of cash assistance, food and nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene.”
In his remarks, the President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Oluyemisi Adeaga, said the rising number of people experiencing food insecurity is a threat to the country’s peace and…