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The European Union (EU), in partnership with the United Nations (UN) and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), has launched three landmark projects valued at €60 million in Sokoto State.
Spanning a four-year implementation period (2024–2027), the projects are aimed at strengthening social protection systems, improving access to healthcare, and providing sustainable support for displacement-affected communities across Sokoto State.
The official launch event, held in Sokoto, was attended by Governor Ahmed Aliyu and ambassadors from nine EU member states.
According to the EU, the interventions will focus on enhancing social protection mechanisms, expanding health services, and building long-term community resilience in Sokoto and other regions of Nigeria.
The EU’s €60 million investment is expected to significantly impact the lives of millions by promoting sustainable development, reducing poverty and inequality, and improving access to essential health and social services.
These initiatives are being carried out in close collaboration with the Government of Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
support is bridging informal education with formal learning.
Speaking at the launch, Governor Ahmed Aliyu expressed appreciation to the EU for the support.
“The launch of these three development projects worth €60 million aligns closely with my administration’s 9-Point Agenda, particularly in healthcare, social welfare, and protection for the most vulnerable members of society,” he said.
He also outlined the state government’s ongoing efforts to revitalise the healthcare system, including the provision of free medical services to women and children, renovation and re-equipping of healthcare centres, and targeted efforts to interrupt the transmission of the polio virus.
Governor Aliyu further highlighted initiatives aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations in the state, such as the distribution of palliatives, livelihood support packages, and skills acquisition programmes.
