The United States government has revealed that it has invested approximately $2.5 million in various humanitarian initiatives across Nigeria over the past ten years through the U.S. Africa Command.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria made this known in a post shared via its official X handle, highlighting that while the funding originated from the U.S. military, the continued success and sustainability of the projects have been largely driven by the Nigerian government, military, and local communities.
“These projects represent a shared commitment,” the Mission noted, following an assessment visit by a USAFRICOM delegation led by Captain Temitope Oladimeji and Sergeant Naif Hernandez to evaluate the impact of U.S.-funded initiatives across the country.
Among the key projects are the donation of a mobile hospital to the Federal Medical Centre in Jaji, the construction of a borehole that provides clean water to the community of Tafa, and technical support in the formulation of Nigeria’s National Disaster Response Plan.
Though the projects were initially financed by the United States, the Mission emphasized that “the dedication of the Nigerian government, military leaders, and local populations has ensured these initiatives continue to serve citizens meaningfully.”
AFRICOM’s involvement in Nigeria is deeply rooted in fostering security cooperation and bolstering counter-terrorism efforts.
Rather than engaging in direct combat, the Command provides support through military training, intelligence sharing, and logistical assistance to help Nigeria tackle complex security challenges, particularly in the Lake Chad basin and surrounding regions.
This partnership is part of a broader U.S. strategy to promote long-term peace, stability, and resilience across West Africa.