Nigeria, May 15 -- $306 million has been launched to address the food security and nutrition crisis expected in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states in Nigeria during the lean season from May to September, 2024.

The Nigerian government, along with national and international partners, initiated the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday.

The goal is to expedite food assistance, nutrition supplies and services, clean water, healthcare, and protection support for those in severe need. These states have been severely impacted by over a decade of Boko Haram Terrorists conflict.

According to a Government led Cadre Harmonise analysis from March, around 4.8 million people in the BAY states are facing severe food insecurity, the highest levels in seven ye...