The Nigerian Senate is set to investigate claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding Boko Haram.
The allegation was made by a U.S. lawmaker, Perry Scott.
During a plenary session on February 19, 2025, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that if the accusations are true, USAID would not be allowed to continue operating in Nigeria.
He stressed the need for a thorough investigation before taking any action.
The Senate has summoned top security officials, including the heads of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the National Security Adviser (NSA), to provide clarity on the matter.
The investigation was triggered by a motion from Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, who urged the Senate to take the matter seriously due to the impact of terrorism in Nigeria.
Senator Abdul Ningi suggested that security officials should first brief the Senate behind closed doors before any public discussions.
The Senate agreed and scheduled a private session with the intelligence chiefs to gather more details before making further decisions.
