Displaced Families in Maiduguri Seek Urgent Support

Despite the closure of officially recognized Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Borno State, many displaced families remain in unofficial camps in Maiduguri, struggling with hunger, inadequate shelter, and poverty. Families, including 17-year-old Martha Samaila, who lost her father to Boko Haram in 2014, are unable to send their children to school due to financial constraints.

Martha lives with her mother, Mariam Samaila, and five siblings, all of whom have been in the camp since 2014. Similarly, 13-year-old Philip Markus and his mother, Elizabeth Markus, face dire circumstances following the death of Philip's father at the hands of Boko Haram.

They lack the financial means for education. Hadiza Mustapha, another displaced person from Gamboru Ngala, describes life in the Elmiskin IDP camp as horrible, with significant challenges in meeting basic needs.

These families are appealing for assistance from the government and humanitarian organizations to improve their living conditions and support their children's education.