The Federal Government, on Friday, announced that as of June 2023, a total of about 3.6 million people were displaced in the North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions of Nigeria.
It announced this in Abuja on the occasion of the 2023 World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19 as designated by the United Nations to celebrate the unwavering dedication of humanitarian workers globally.
Speaking at an event in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, said millions of Nigerians were still displaced.
He said, “As we gather here today to mark World Humanitarian Day, it is vital to acknowledge that countless individuals are grappling with humanitarian crises across Nigeria. These crises stem from diverse causes, ranging from insurgency and banditry to clashes between farmers and herders, compounded by the impacts of climate change.
“According to the UNHCR Operating Data, a staggering 3,578,966 internally displaced persons were recorded as of June 2023 in the North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions of Nigeria. Families, venerable and resilient, find themselves navigating dire circumstances, often contending with acute needs such as sustenance, shelter, water, protection, and livelihoods.”
He, however, noted that in the face of these challenges, both the Federal Government and the entire humanitarian community had redoubled their efforts to provide meaningful responses.
