Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, faces a compounded humanitarian disaster due to conflict, displacement, and food insecurity.
The Boko Haram insurgency and other conflicts have displaced millions in Nigeria, leaving many in dire need of humanitarian assistance. In June 2024, a suicide bomb attack in Gwoza, Borno State, killed 32 people—including a humanitarian worker—and injured 42, marking the first major non-state armed group attack in five years.
Food insecurity and malnutrition are widespread, with many relying on aid to survive. In Borno State, malnutrition cases have surged, especially in Monguno, Ngala, and Nganzai Local Government Areas.
Disease outbreaks including HIV/AIDS, measles, polio, dengue, cholera, diphtheria, mpox, and malaria are of great concern. Natural disasters like fires and rainstorms have destroyed thousands of shelters in internally displaced persons camps, leaving over 21,000 people homeless. Psychosocial support and increased funding are urgently needed to address critical gaps in food security, health, and shelter.
Mastercard Foundation’s “Young Africa Works” initiative in Nigeria creates economic opportunities for young people by leveraging the country’s entrepreneurial culture and technological adoption. The program aims to connect over 2 million people to dignified work opportunities within five years, focusing on sectors like agriculture and the digital economy, through partnerships with local institutions and enhancements in education and skills training.
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