The United States Mission to Nigeria has confirmed that the U.S. government will conduct a review of how past foreign aid, including assistance to Nigeria, has been utilised.
This follows an order by U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, suspending all foreign aid for 90 days over concerns about global destabilisation and its alignment with American interests. The decision comes amid growing calls for greater oversight of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) health funds.
In a statement on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the U.S. Mission to Nigeria reiterated efforts to track past financial assistance provided by Washington.
“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 ongoing violence and loss of life caused by Boko Haram in Nigeria, reaffirming its commitment to counterterrorism efforts.
“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,” the statement read.
It further recalled that Boko Haram was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Secretary of State on November 14, 2013, a move aimed at blocking its financial assets, restricting fundraising, prosecuting its members, and preventing their entry into the United States.
The U.S. government pledged continued collaboration with Nigeria and regional partners to combat terrorism and enhance security across West Africa.
