More Than 3m People Remain Internally Displaced, Minister Tanko Sununu Declares
Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Tanko Sununu, has declared that over 3 million people in Nigeria remain internally displaced due to flooding, insecurity, and natural disasters. Sununu expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in the country, citing a lack of global aid funding as a major challenge.
He highlighted the uneven spread of poverty in Nigeria, with the north accounting for 65% of the poor population. The United Nations estimated that millions of Nigerians are at risk of hunger, with 3 million internally displaced.
The World Food Programme recently suspended its activities supporting emergency transfers for malnourished children. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, emphasized the commitment of the government to address the challenges faced by affected Nigerians and urged the committee to recommend a clear roadmap for national resilience against flooding.
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