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Human Welfare
IOM gives humanitarian assistance to 1.4m in Nigeria in 2024
December 26, 2024
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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says that it reached not less than 1.4 million people in Nigeria with its assistance in 2024.
Amy Pope, Director-General of IOM
The IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Ms. Paola Pace, disclosed this in an interview on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in Abuja.
She said that the organisation achieved such through broad range of actions spanning the nexus that included 1,197,432 beneficiaries of humanitarian support.
This, according to Pace, included Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), WASH services, and Shelter and Non-Food Items (S/NFI) assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities.
She said that 30,562 individuals were supported through development initiatives, such as livelihood and resilience-building programmes in the year.
The IOM boss added that 10,332 people benefiting from peace building efforts targeting conflict-affected communities.
“Our outreach has been significant in both rural and urban areas, providing critical services to internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities,” she said.
Pace reiterated its commitment to scaling up humanitarian assistance and fostering durable solutions for the most vulnerable populations in Nigeria in 2025.
According to her, Nigerians can expect even greater efforts from IOM in expanding humanitarian reach and scaling up support for vulnerable populations.
The IOM boss said further that the organisation would also be driving initiatives that empowered individuals and communities.
“In 2025, IOM plans to scale these numbers up, especially as the country transitions from humanitarian action to foster durable solutions, ensuring a more sustainable future for