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EU to donate $50M to aid Nigeria in fight against terrorists

This was disclosed by German President, Joachim Gauck on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Boko Haram terrorists

“We as Europe will support that initiative with $50 million. We commend your good governance,” Gauck said while addressing a joint press conference with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa.

“Good governance is not possible without peace, Germany will support Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram and we would continue to provide support for the displaced people on a humanitarian basis,” he added.

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Australia had also earlier donated the sum of $3 million to support victims of the insurgency which has ravaged Nigeria’s North-East.

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