By Favour Ulebor, Abuja

In a bid to alleviate hunger among vulnerable populations, the embassy of Türkiye in Nigeria has delivered 36 tons of food aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Adamawa State, as part of ongoing humanitarian support to affected communities.

The aid, distributed through Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, AFAD, was carried out in coordination with the United Nations at the Malkohi Internally Displaced Persons Camp near Yola, the Adamawa State capital.

Officials said the food packages contained essential items and supplies aimed at supporting the daily needs of camp residents, many of whom have remained displaced for years due to insurgency.

The 36 tons of food aid are expected to contribute to meeting basic needs in the camp, where living conditions remain difficult and access to food is limited.

Many of the displaced persons currently sheltering at Malkohi camp fled their homes following attacks by the Boko Haram terrorist group and have continued to live under harsh humanitarian conditions.

Speaking during the distribution, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, said Türkiye remained one of the world’s leading countries in humanitarian assistance and had consistently supported Nigeria over the years.

Poroy also noted that Türkiye was providing additional support to Nigeria in its ongoing efforts to address security challenges.

“These aid efforts aim to alleviate, even to a small extent, the hardships faced by people struggling to survive under difficult conditions,” he said.

Also speaking, an official of the National Emergency Management Agency in Adamawa, Selen Laori, expressed appreciation to the Turkish government for the intervention.

Laori said the food support was significant for the wellbeing of people living in the camp, many of whom rely heavily on humanitarian assistance.

The event was attended by Adamawa State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Bello Diram, alongside other local authorities and stakeholders.

In recent times, Türkiye has drawn attention for its growing humanitarian activities across Africa, particularly in regions affected by conflict and terrorism.

The intervention in Adamawa forms part of a broader humanitarian diplomacy strategy coordinated by AFAD, contributing to United Nations-led efforts in the sub-region.

Nigeria’s northeastern region continues to face a protracted humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands displaced by insurgency-related violence, underscoring the need for sustained international support to complement government response efforts.