Analysis of conflict-induced internal displacement in Nigeria: using IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix Data for six northern states

Sunday T. Omoyeni, International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Opeyemi Fadeyibi, Obafemi Awolowo University
Lily Sanya, International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Lack of sufficient information on the number and needs of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria limits developing appropriate interventions. The paper aimed at providing analysis of the dynamic of internal displacement in the six (6) states of Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe and implication for developing appropriate responses to addressing the needs of the IDPs. The paper utilized data from the IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix collected over a period of four times covering the six (6) northern states. The findings of the paper show an increase in the number of IDPs from 800,000 in 2014 to 1.38 million in 2015. Majority of the IDPs live in spontaneous camps concentrated in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states with health, shelters, and food and non-food items being the most urgent needs. The findings will assist the government of Nigeria and humanitarian actors in responding to the needs of IDPs.