ABUJA, Nigeria — 7 June 2026, Thailand has donated 12.4 metric tonnes of rice worth USD 22,000 to the United Nations World Food Programme in Nigeria, to support communities facing food insecurity in the country’s north-east.
Thirapath Mongkolnavin, Thailand’s Ambassador to Nigeria, handed over the contribution at the WFP office in Abuja on behalf of the Royal Thai Government. The rice will go towards food assistance for vulnerable populations in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Thirapath reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and expressed hope the donation would bring relief to those in difficult circumstances. He also flagged Thailand’s readiness to share expertise in rice cultivation to support long-term food security and agricultural development in Nigeria.
The donation follows an earlier Thai contribution of USD 10,000 to the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund managed by UNOCHA. Thailand also commended WFP and humanitarian workers for their efforts in supporting communities in need.
