Accord Party presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo‑Hashim has warned that Nigeria is confronting a humanitarian crisis affecting an estimated 3.68 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). In a recent statement, he urged the federal government and international partners to scale up assistance for those forced from their homes by conflict, insurgency and climate‑related disasters.
The candidate highlighted that the sheer number of displaced Nigerians places the country among the world’s largest IDP‑hosting nations. He noted that many of the affected communities remain in overcrowded camps or informal settlements with limited access to food, clean water, health services and education.
Olawepo‑Hashim called for a coordinated national response, stressing the need for increased funding, better logistics and stronger protection mechanisms. He appealed to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the National Emergency Management Agency to prioritize the most vulnerable groups, including women, children and the elderly.
While the Accord Party’s platform emphasizes inclusive development, the candidate said addressing the IDP crisis is essential for national stability and economic recovery. He urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would streamline aid delivery and hold responsible parties accountable for the ongoing displacement.
Humanitarian experts have warned that without a substantial boost in resources, the situation could deteriorate further, leading to heightened insecurity and deeper socioeconomic challenges across Nigeria’s affected regions.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
