Abuja: The European Union (EU) has refuted claims of reducing its humanitarian assistance to Nigeria amidst ongoing food insecurity challenges. Contrary to allegations made in a press release by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on 25 July, the EU Delegation in Nigeria stated that there have been no “massive cuts” in its aid. The EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Office (ECHO) provided a level of support in the first half of 2025 comparable to that of the previous year, 2024. The EU also plans to enhance this support with additional funding, continuing its focus on nutrition, health, and emergency food assistance.

According to European Union, the EU Delegation acknowledged a revised version of MSF’s press release, which removed references to the EU in connection with the alleged funding cuts. The EU praised MSF’s efforts, supported partly by EU funding, in aiding malnourished children and their mothers in Nigeria. Highlighting a recent visit by the EU Ambassador to Sokoto State, the Delegation emphasized the necessity of sharing accurate information regarding humanitarian efforts. At a press conference on 22 July, the EU Ambassador, alongside the Nigerian Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, called for increased resources from both domestic and international sources to address the critical nutrition situation in North-West and North-East Nigeria.

The EU remains committed to collaborating with partners to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity and malnutrition, ensuring that aid reaches those most in need across the affected regions.