Over 220,000 people in Yobe State, including small business owners and vulnerable communities, have been impacted by the recent withdrawal of USAID funding. The cut has disrupted key sectors such as livelihoods, food security, and multipurpose cash … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader USAID funding cut disrupts livelihoods of 220,000 in Yobe By Busola Bamidele on March 21, 2025 Over 220,000 people in Yobe State, including small business owners and vulnerable communities, have been impacted by the recent withdrawal of USAID funding. The cut has disrupted key sectors such as livelihoods, food security, and multipurpose cash assistance, affecting entrepreneurs and traders who relied on these programs for economic stability. Dr. Muhammad Goje, Executive Secretary of Yobe SEMA, confirmed that the funding cut has left many struggling to sustain their businesses. Read also: USAID funding cut disrupts livelihoods of 220,000 in Yobe APPLY NOW: Dean, Auto Academy – Vocational Institute Fed holds interest rates steady, warns of slower growth and rising inflation Kwara State backs sustainable agriculture at NALDA strategy workshop APPLY NOW: MANAGER SEMA, in collaboration with UNOCHA and key partners, is assessing the crisis and seeking alternative funding to support affected businesses and households. Governor Mai Mala Buni has directed agencies to mitigate the impact, emphasizing the need for sustainable funding to protect small businesses and local economies. The situation mirrors similar challenges faced in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan due to USAID's funding withdrawals.

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