AFTER American Lawmaker Exposed How US Funded Boko Haram, Terror Groups, SEE What Trump’s Administration Announced
The United States Mission to Nigeria has reassured the public that robust monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to ensure proper utilization of aid allocated to Nigeria and other nations. This statement comes in response to U. S. President Donald Trump’ s decision on January 20, 2025, to suspend all foreign aid for a period of 90 days. The suspension was prompted by concerns over global destabilization and potential misalignment with American strategic interests.
In a recent post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the U. S. Mission to Nigeria confirmed that these systems are designed to track the flow of past assistance provided by the U. S. government. ” Comprehensive monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to help verify that U. S. assistance reaches its intended recipients, ” the mission stated, addressing growing scrutiny surrounding the operations of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
This announcement follows allegations of financial mismanagement within USAID, which have been brought to light by U. S. Congressman Scott Perry. During the inaugural hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency on February 14, 2025, Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, accused USAID of inadvertently funding terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram. The session, titled ‘ The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud, ‘ focused on allegations of inefficiency and fraud within U. S. foreign aid programs.
Perry highlighted that taxpayer funds were allegedly being redirected to extremist groups such as ISIS, Al- Qaeda, and Boko Haram. He emphasized the misuse of funds by citing an example where $136 million was reportedly allocated for building 120 schools in Pakistan, yet there is ” zero evidence” of their construction. Perry stressed that this issue extends beyond Afghanistan, implicating neighboring Pakistan as well.
The U. S. Mission to Nigeria also condemned the ongoing violence perpetuated by Boko Haram and other extremist groups. It reiterated the U. S. commitment to combating terrorism in Nigeria and the region. In November 2013, the U. S. Secretary of State officially designated Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, implementing measures to block its assets, restrict fundraising, prosecute its members, and prevent their travel to the United States.
Meanwhile, Perry’ s allegations have sparked a broader debate about USAID’ s role in global security. Critics argue that the agency’ s activities may inadvertently support terrorism. Trump, who has long advocated for the closure of USAID due to perceived corruption, has tasked his Department of Government Efficiency, led by billionaire Elon Musk, with investigating the agency. Musk has described USAID as ” a viper’ s nest of radical- left Marxists who hate America” and accused it of engaging in rogue CIA operations.
The department aims to dismantle bureaucratic inefficiencies, cut excessive regulations, eliminate wasteful spending, and restructure federal agencies accordingly. As these investigations unfold, the future of USAID and its impact on global security and development remain uncertain. The U. S. government continues to work closely with Nigeria and regional partners to counter terrorism effectively while ensuring accountability in its foreign aid programs.
