{"id":155181,"date":"2025-03-13T22:46:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/usaid-funding-withdrawal-affects-over-220000-beneficiaries-in-yobe-sema"},"modified":"2025-03-25T20:52:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T19:52:23","slug":"usaid-funding-withdrawal-affects-over-220000-beneficiaries-in-yobe-sema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/economy\/usaid-funding-withdrawal-affects-over-220000-beneficiaries-in-yobe-sema","title":{"rendered":"USAID funding withdrawal affects over 220,000 beneficiaries in Yobe \u2013 SEMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The recent withdrawal of USAID funding has significantly affected over 220,000 beneficiaries across critical sectors in Yobe State.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Dr Mohammed Goje, stated this while reacting to the exit of the U.S. humanitarian agency via his verified Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>He posted that the affected sectors include health, education, protection, WASH, early recovery and livelihood, food security, and multipurpose cash assistance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis decision has created substantial gaps in essential humanitarian and development services, putting vulnerable communities at risk,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the situation, he noted that Governor Mai Mala Buni has directed SEMA and other relevant agencies to conduct a thorough assessment of the gaps and initiate urgent measures to mitigate the impact.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAn in-depth analysis has been conducted in collaboration with UNOCHA and key partners to identify gaps, priority needs, and explore sustainable solutions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEfforts are now being intensified to mobilise resources both within and outside the state and to advocate for alternative funding to sustain life-saving interventions,\u201d Goje added.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the Yobe State Government remains committed to ensuring that affected communities continue to receive the support they need.<\/p>\n<p>He called on humanitarian partners, development agencies, and stakeholders to join hands in bridging these gaps and sustaining critical services for the people of Yobe State.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The recent withdrawal of USAID funding has significantly affected over 220,000 beneficiaries across critical sectors in Yobe State. The Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Dr Mohammed Goje, stated this while reacting to the exit of the U.S. humanitarian agency via his verified Facebook page. 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