By Gideon Maxwell
November 28, 2025
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged the Nigerian government to develop a comprehensive national strategy to address the ongoing crisis facing internally displaced persons (IDPs) across the country.
Speaking at a policy forum in Abuja, Osinbajo warned that the growing number of displaced citizens demands urgent, coordinated action from all levels of government.
He stressed that current efforts are fragmented and insufficient, leaving millions of Nigerians without proper shelter, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
Osinbajo called for a national framework that integrates security, social services, and economic empowerment to ensure displaced populations can rebuild their lives sustainably.
He also urged collaboration between federal, state, and local authorities, as well as non‑governmental organisations, to streamline aid delivery and prevent duplication of efforts.
According to Osinbajo, a long‑term strategy must prioritise the protection of vulnerable groups, including women, children, and the elderly, while promoting community resilience and social cohesion.
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He concluded by emphasizing that tackling the IDP crisis is not only a humanitarian imperative but also a national security priority, warning that failure to act could exacerbate instability and hinder Nigeria’s development.
