Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has acknowledged the recent donation of $32.5 million from the United States government, which is designated for providing food assistance and nutritional support to internally displaced persons in conflict-affected areas of Nigeria.

Additionally, WFP recognised contributions from the United Kingdom, the African Development Bank, the EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), France, Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).

These acknowledgements come at a critical juncture, as the WFP had issued warnings regarding the potential cessation of its operations in Nigeria by the end of July due to funding shortages.

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