1.5million Internally Displaced Persons In Nigeria

   

According to the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Daouda Toure,there are  1.5 million Internally Displaced Persons IDP in Nigeria,he pleaded for more resource to assist the IDP's when speaking in Abuja on World Humanitarian Day celebration,which was theme : 'Inspiring The World's Humanity'

He said the major challenges facing  humanitarian community today is lack of security and limited resources.

“We appeal for more resources to respond particularly to the education and health needs of the displaced people
“What is available is not commensurate with the situation on ground as the crisis in the North-East is not publicised enough.
“Nigeria is the major contributor to peace keeping in the world, so the international community need to contribute more resources, step up their support and restore the livelihood of these vulnerable people.
“We need to come and help them, help their brothers and sisters and help them get a better future for their children.’’ Toure said.