FG Seeks UN Support for Long-Term Financing to Address Nigeria’s Humanitarian and Displacement Crises
The Federal Government has called on the United Nations to assist in mobilising long-term financing to confront Nigeria’s growing humanitarian challenges and provide sustainable solutions to the issue of internal displacement.
The appeal was made by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, during a roundtable discussion on Humanitarian Development and Peace Building Approaches to Durable Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) held in Abuja on Wednesday.
According to a statement issued by the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Julie Jacobs, Senator Bagudu emphasised that Nigeria needs access to sustainable funding mechanisms capable of addressing the root causes of displacement, rebuilding devastated communities, and facilitating the safe reintegration of displaced persons.
He noted that while short-term humanitarian assistance has been vital in providing immediate relief to affected populations, long-term investments in development, infrastructure, and peacebuilding remain critical to breaking the recurring cycle of displacement across the country.
Bagudu explained that the Federal Government is strengthening coordination among humanitarian, development, and peace actors to ensure a more integrated response that promotes stability and resilience.
He urged the UN and international partners to align their support with Nigeria’s national development priorities, stressing that sustained collaboration would help transform the lives of millions affected by conflict, natural disasters, and insecurity.
The roundtable brought together key stakeholders from government ministries, development agencies, and humanitarian organisations to explore strategic pathways toward achieving durable solutions for Nigeria’s internally displaced persons.
By Ibrahim B.Benita
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