Feb 03, 2005
As heads of state from more than 25 African countries met in Nigeria to tackle some of the continent’s most urgent problems, another potential crisis on Nigeria’s own doorstep is being ignored. According to a new report by the Global IDP Project, resolving the situation of internal displacement in Nigeria must be a key priority. “Although the current situation of internal displacement in Nigeria may not amount to an ‘emergency’, especially when compared to other conflict-induced displacement crises in Africa, there is real potential for renewed violence that could quickly spread and cause major population movements,” said Raymond Johansen, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
































