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Written question asked by Lord Sarwar (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2015. It was answered by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 January 2015 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Nigeria

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will appoint dedicated humanitarian advisers on a permanent basis in Nigeria to oversee the distribution of humanitarian funds and the work of aid agencies.

Answer

The humanitarian response needs to be led by the Government of Nigeria and supported by the UN. DFID is working closely with the UN and other international partners both in Nigeria and in the region to ensure that humanitarian needs are met.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
221754
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Development aid Nigeria
Link
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