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Aliyu Tijani Ahmed, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, highlighted that funding is a critical challenge in the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. He called for support from the private sector to assist in addressing this issue.
The Benue State Government has begun the resettlement of individuals displaced by the June 2025 attack on Yelewata community. As part of this initiative, 5,883 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have been registered for the state's health insurance program.
Bernard Doro, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, emphasizes that persistent insecurity is preventing many Nigerians from leaving IDP camps, thus making their resettlement impossible without restoring peace.
Bukola Adebayo, a Thomson Reuters Foundation correspondent, has highlighted the severe impact of forced demolitions in Lagos State, noting that they lead to family displacement, educational disruption, and underscore a pressing housing shortage. Adebayo advocates for the adoption of global best practices in urban planning and resettlement.
The Benue State Government has initiated the construction of permanent housing for families displaced by the Yelwata attack, seven months following the brutal incident that left many dead and others homeless.
