WHO Global Health Emergency Appeal: Nigeria

Overview

Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse federation of 36 autonomous states and the Federal Capital Territory. A lower middle-income country and Africa’s largest economy and most populous country, Nigeria faces daunting development challenges. In 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics reported 40% of Nigerians (83 million people) lived below the poverty line of 137 430 naira (US$ 381.75) per year. Another 25% (53 million) were vulnerable. The report predicted the poverty situation worsening further by 2023.