Senate & House Demand Answers on Shocking USAID Terror Funding Claims
Following explosive claims by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry that USAID funding “may have” supported Boko Haram—including $697 million yearly in cash—the Nigerian Senate has summoned the NSA, heads of DSS, NIA, and DIA to explain the allegations . Simultaneously, the House of Representatives established an ad hoc committee, led by Rep. Victor Obuzor, to thoroughly investigate NGO and USAID funding from 2015‑2024.
Nigeria’s Senate and House have launched parallel probes into allegations by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry that USAID funds may have been diverted to Boko Haram. Top security officials have been summoned for closed-door briefings as lawmakers seek clarity on foreign aid oversight and national security.
Groups like MPAC and the African Youth Assembly for Peace have urged swift inquiries, warning that any diversion of aid to terrorists represents a grave national security and sovereignty threat . Responding, U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills and USAID officials firmly denied the allegations and affirmed anti-diversion safeguards .
