Speaking to reporters at United Nations Headquarters in New York, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria Mohamed Malick Fall emphasized the worrying impact of climate change.
The country is seeing climate-related shocks that are causing displacement and leading to conflict, he said, citing conflicts over dwindling resources between farmers and farmers. breed.
This conflict is exacerbated by the climate crisis, forcing pastoral communities to leave their traditional lands in search of better grazing options.
Mohamed Malick Fall, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria
Improvements in the northeast
The Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria has been controlled to some extent and the situation there is showing signs of improvement, Mr. Fall reported.
That sentiment is expressed in one Recent surveys carried out by the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) looks at the aspirations of people displaced by conflict in the region.
About 37% of participants expressed a desire to return to their homeland. Areas that have been hardest hit by Boko Haram, such as Borno state, show an even higher willingness to return – two-thirds (67%).
Similarly, about 38% expressed their intention to stay in their current location and integrate into the local community.
Key factors affecting both groups include the rebuilding of destroyed homes in their original locations and the favorable security situation in the areas where they were displaced, according to Participate in IOM surveys.
Fear of inflation
Mr. Fall further informed journalists about the Government’s efforts to carry out economic reforms, such as through the “New Hope” agenda launched last year.
Economists predict inflation – a current concern – could reverse and begin to decline later this year.
“But Meanwhile, we are seeing prices getting higher and higher. Mainly food prices are negatively impacting people’s ability to access a decent life,” Mr. Fall said.
Two-way support
The Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator said the United Nations is aligning its activities with Government priorities, taking a two-pronged approach.
One is the humanitarian response, which helps save and improve the lives of regular Nigerians, while reducing vulnerability.
The other side, he added, is supporting efforts to promote development in pursuit of the goal Sustainable development goals (SDG).
