Boko Haram Insurgency And Internally Displaced Persons In North-East Nigeria
Bello Charles Kolawole
Keywords: Displacement, Boko Haram, insurgency, humanitarian crisis, north-east Nigeria
Abstract
The Boko Haram insurgency has in recent years severely hindered governance and development in the north-east region of Nigeria. The insurgency has resulted in the displacement of millions of people in the north-east region of Nigeria. This paper examines the impacts of the Boko Haram insurgency on the livelihoods of internally discplaced persons in north-east Nigeria. The paper relied on the review of secondary sources that were content analyzed. The findings of the paper indicate that lack of social cohesion, maladministration and lack of government presence in some communities of north-east Nigeria largely contribute to Boko Haram insurgency in north-east Nigeria. The paper concludes that Boko Haram insurgency in north-east Nigeria has led to the destruction of critical infrastructure and a humanitarian crisis in the region. That majority of internally displaced persons in north-east Nigeria are victims of Boko Haram insurgency. The paper recommends that a comprehensive strategy and effective collaboration among stakeholders is required to adequately address the issues of internal displacement and Boko Haram insurgency in north-east Nigeria.
Author Biography
Bello Charles Kolawole
Research and Development Department, Aztech Microfinance Limited, Abuja, Nigeria