- The directive comes amid claims by United States Congressman Scott Perry, alleging that USAID has funded terrorist organisations
US President Donald Trump has ordered investigate into how past aid allocated to Nigeria and other countries was utilised.
This was revealed in a post on the X handle of the United States Mission to Nigeria on Tuesday.
“Comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to help verify that U.S. assistance reaches intended recipients,” the mission stated.
“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 comes amid claims by United States Congressman Scott Perry, alleging that USAID has funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram, to the tune of $697 million annually.
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