EU and UN Urge Nigeria to Boost Local Funding for Projects

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) have urged the Nigerian government to mobilise more domestic resources to address the country’s development and humanitarian funding gaps. This call was made during a meeting in Abuja, where EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, reviewed the partnership between the two organizations.

Mignot stated that the EU and UN support projects worth over $400 million annually in Nigeria, with a total portfolio exceeding $500 million across 32 EU-funded projects implemented in collaboration with 16 UN agencies. He emphasized the need for Nigeria to enhance its engagement and mobilization of domestic resources to effectively respond to development and humanitarian needs.

The partnership aims to align projects with Nigeria’s development strategies, ensuring that international support translates into tangible benefits for the population. Mignot noted the importance of periodic reviews to strengthen the delivery of joint programs amidst changing international dynamics.