The United States government has begun investigation into how past aid granted to Nigeria and other countries were utilised.
The US Mission to Nigeria revealed this in a post via X on Tuesday, adding that monitoring systems were already tracking past assistance provided by the US government
The U.S. Mission also strongly condemned Boko Haram for it’s renewed onslaught killing people and causing violence in Nigeria.
“Comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to help verify that U.S. assistance reaches intended recipients.
“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 Secretary of State designated Boko Haram a Foreign Terrorist Organization on November 14, 2013 to block the organization’s assets and fundraising efforts, prosecute individual members, and restrict their travel to the United States.
“The United States continues to work with Nigeria and regional partners to counter terrorism,” the post read.
It would be recalled that last Thursday, a United States Congressman, Scott Perry, had claimed that USAID funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram.
Perry, a Republican representing Pennsylvania, made the claim during the inaugural hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency last Thursday.
Meanwhile, Senator Ali Ndume has expressed worry over the recent revelation by a U S lawmakers that the USAID financed terrorist groups, including Boko Haram, through annual funds amounting to $697 million.
Ndume, on Sunday, told the Federal Government to investigate what he described as a weighty allegation by the US Congressman.
He appealed to the Tinubu government to focus on becoming self-sufficient, rather than relying on foreign aid.
The lawmaker, representing Borno-South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, urged the Federal Government to ensure that the matter is not swept under the carpet.
It would be recalled that US President Donaldson Trump’s January 20, 2025, stopped oall foreign aid for 90 days, citing concerns about global destabilisation and misalignment with American interests.
