The United States Mission to Nigeria has announced plans to investigate the utilisation of past aid allocated to Nigeria and other nations.
This decision follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025, order to suspend all foreign aid for 90 days. The suspension was justified by concerns about global destabilisation and misalignment with American interests, alongside growing calls for a detailed review of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) health funds.
In a post on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the U.S. Mission to Nigeria confirmed the existence of systems to monitor and track the use of past assistance provided by the U.S. government.
“Comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to help verify that U.S. assistance reaches intended recipients,” the mission stated.
The U.S. Mission also condemned the persistent violence by Boko Haram in Nigeria.
“The United States condemns the violence and blatant disregard for human life perpetrated by Boko Haram and other terrorist groups in Nigeria and the region,” it declared.
Additionally, the statement highlighted Boko Haram’s designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Secretary of State on November 14, 2013. This designation serves to block the group’s assets, limit its fundraising, prosecute its members, and restrict their travel to the United States.
The U.S. government reiterated its commitment to working with Nigeria and regional partners to combat terrorism and strengthen security across West Africa.
