Nigeria, Niger, others for Saudi Arabia’s $1.1 billion humanitarian fund
28 October 2024 |
3:31 am
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has pledged $1.1 billion to ameliorate the impact of natural disasters in some African countries.
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has pledged $1.1 billion to ameliorate the impact of natural disasters in some African countries.
Beneficiaries are displaced persons and refugees currently plagued with various catastrophes from Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso and Mali.
Unveiling the support during a Donors’ Conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, yesterday, Royal Court Advisor and Supervisor General of KSrelief, Dr Abdullah Al Rabeeah, clarified that the move became pertinent to alleviating humanitarian crisis across the Sahel and Lake Chad regions.
He said the huge fund raised was made possible by the contributions of more than 10 donor countries, agencies, and organizations, dedicated to addressing the growing humanitarian needs in these crisis-hit areas.
According to him, the conference was held in collaboration with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of “Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso and Mali.”
In a statement from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja, Al Rabeeah noted that the contribution was not only in demonstration of solidarity but also targeted to empower humanitarian organisations to deliver life-saving support, thus contributing to greater security and resilience for affected populations.
He affirmed Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment, through KSrelief, to expanding aid efforts in partnership with international stakeholders, as well as ensuring that aid reaches those in urgent need.
On his part, OIC’s Secretary-General, Hissein Brahim Taha, said the conference was a testament to international unity, providing a platform for dialogue among humanitarian leaders, and a foundation for coordinated and sustainable support for those affected by displacement.
Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, lauded Saudi Arabia and the OIC for leading the event, acknowledging the region’s potential and the severe challenges due to ongoing conflicts, climate disruptions, and economic strain.
With over 30 million people in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions requiring immediate assistance, Guterres called for sustained humanitarian support and investment in long-term solutions.
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