Gbenga Olawepo‑Hashim, the presidential candidate of the Accord Party, has called on the international community to step in and address the plight of 3.68 million Nigerians who have been forced to flee their homes.
Olawepo‑Hashim, who is vying for the presidency in the upcoming election, warned that the scale of internal displacement in Nigeria is unprecedented and that urgent humanitarian assistance is required.
He highlighted that the 3.68 million displaced people are living in temporary shelters, camps and makeshift settlements across the country, many of whom have lost access to basic services and livelihoods.
In his appeal, the candidate urged governments, international agencies and non‑governmental organisations to increase funding, provide shelter, food, water and medical care, and to support long‑term solutions that enable people to return home safely.
With a population of over 200 million, Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, and the growing number of internally displaced persons underscores the urgent need for coordinated global action.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>