The United Nations has commended Nigeria for taking decisive steps to address the challenges of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and for advancing the UN Secretary-General’s Action Agenda on internal displacement.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the Nigerian government has shown strong leadership and commitment to finding lasting solutions.
A delegation from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and UN Development Programme (UNDP) recently concluded a three-day high-level mission to Nigeria. The team met with government officials, traditional leaders, and displaced communities to review ongoing recovery efforts.
UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner Raouf Mazou noted that Nigeria’s approach reflects a shift from short-term humanitarian aid to long-term recovery and self-reliance, adding that public-private collaboration makes Nigeria’s response unique.
UNDP Crisis Bureau Director Shoko Noda said the country has the potential to build a comprehensive model that can inspire progress in other displacement contexts.
The delegation urged international partners and financial institutions to strengthen support for self-reliance and economic recovery initiatives.
As part of the mission, IOM handed over a fully equipped Solutions Data Centre to the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency to improve data collection, analysis, and evidence-based decision-making.
The officials emphasized that Nigeria’s experience could serve as a model for other nations facing similar displacement challenges and called for continued global support as humanitarian funding declines.