Nigeria Hosts Over 100,000 Refugees Amid Crises

The Federal Government of Nigeria disclosed that the country currently shelters over 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers, mainly from nations within the Lake Chad Basin region. This announcement was made by Georg Akum, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, during a commemoration of World Refugee Day on Monday.

He stated that approximately one million Nigerians remain internally displaced due to various humanitarian crises. The administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to protecting and empowering refugees and internally displaced persons as part of its Renewed Hope Agenda.

The government's response focuses on three key pillars: protection, livelihood, and durable solutions. Akum explained that the government is increasingly concentrating on integrating humanitarian assistance with long-term development strategies.

Dr. Bernard Doro, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, commended the resilience of refugees and reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to international humanitarian principles. The government aims to provide durable solutions and opportunities for self-reliance for refugees and internally displaced persons.