The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has commenced the distribution of 24,302 food baskets worth over $1.5 million to 145,812 vulnerable Nigerians affected by displacement and insecurity.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Monday.
According to the statement, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), and in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) flagged off the 2026 Food Aid Project on Monday in Damaturu, Yobe State.
Each food basket weighs approximately 60 kilograms and contains staple commodities including rice, cooking oil, white beans, and salt.
The Director-General of NEMA reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to a transparent and efficient distribution process for the identified beneficiaries.
He added that the exercise aligns with NEMA’s mandate to coordinate disaster response and humanitarian assistance across Nigeria.
The food baskets will be distributed across five intervention states: Yobe, Benue, Anambra, Kebbi, and Taraba.
This food aid initiative underscores Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin region. Through KSrelief, Saudi Arabia continues to deliver critical relief interventions to improve food security and alleviate the suffering of people affected by crisis.
The statement concluded that the partnership between NEMA and KSrelief reflects the vital role of international collaboration in addressing humanitarian challenges and supporting communities in need.