THE European Union Delegation to Nigeria has publicly denied recent claims made by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, that it has implemented massive funding cuts in response to Nigeria’s ongoing nutrition crisis.
In a statement released on Monday made available to News Point Nigeria, the EU Delegation’s Information Officer, Modestus Chukwulaka, described MSF’s assertions as “unsubstantiated and inaccurate,” emphasizing that EU humanitarian support in Nigeria has remained steady in 2025, matching the levels provided during the same period in 2024.
“The EU Delegation in Nigeria would like to communicate that this information is unsubstantiated and inaccurate,” the statement read, referring to MSF’s earlier press release dated July 25.
According to Chukwulaka, EU humanitarian aid channeled through its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) has continued to focus on nutrition, health, and food emergency assistance in Nigeria just as in previous years.
“The level of EU humanitarian support granted by the EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Office (ECHO) in Nigeria in the first half of 2025 has in fact been similar to the one provided in the first half of 2024,” he stated.
He also noted that the EU is actively working on additional funding top-ups to scale up its intervention, consistent with past practices.
In a significant development, the EU confirmed that MSF had already issued a revised version of its earlier press release, removing any reference to the European Union as a party to the alleged international donor cuts.
“The EU Delegation takes note of the revised version of the press release published today by MSF, which eliminates the mention of the European Union,” Chukwulaka confirmed.
While reiterating its appreciation for the life-saving work being done by MSF teams some of which are directly funded by EU contributions, the EU stressed the critical importance of accuracy in public communication on humanitarian matters.
“The EU Delegation underlines the importance of communicating verified and accurate information on this matter of utmost importance for the Nigerian people,” the statement read.
The EU also recalled that its Ambassador to Nigeria recently visited Sokoto State on July 19–20, where he witnessed firsthand the EU-supported efforts by MSF to treat malnourished children and their mothers.
Reaffirming its stance, the EU stressed that it remains fully committed to fulfilling its financial obligations and humanitarian partnerships with Nigeria.
“The EU is keeping its financial commitments and its general level of support across the board in the framework of its partnership with Nigeria,” the statement concluded.
