India has recently dispatched 15 tons of humanitarian aid to Nigeria, which is currently grappling with severe flooding. This assistance aims to support the affected communities in the country. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs shared details of this aid via a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on November 14, 2024.

Nigeria is reeling under severe stress as the country has faced devastating floods, impacting lives and livelihoods.

According to the UN, the country is seeing record inflation, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts which are projected to push the number of food insecure people to 33 million in 2025.

India is increasingly positioning itself as a key development partner for Nigeria, focusing on two primary areas: developmental assistance through concessional loans and capacity-building training programs.

India has extended significant financial support to Nigeria through concessional loans, totaling approximately $100 million. This assistance is aimed at various developmental projects. These are Gas-fired turbine electricity generation in Cross River State. Ifrastructure projects such as transmission substations and solar-powered streetlights in Kaduna State.

While Nigeria has utilized only a portion of this funding so far, the flexibility in repurposing unused funds demonstrates a collaborative approach to meet evolving developmental needs.

In addition to financial support, India plays a vital role in enhancing Nigeria's human capital through training initiatives. The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program is central to this effort.

The aid package includes essential supplies designed to alleviate the hardships faced by those impacted by the floods. This initiative reflects India's commitment to providing humanitarian assistance in response to natural disasters globally.