Global issues related to refugees and irregular migration were recently addressed by Nigeria at the Global Refugee Forum. The country reaffirmed its commitment to working with the United Nations and other international actors to find lasting solutions to these problems.
Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has stressed the importance of Nigeria contributing financially, materially and politically to improving the situation of refugees around the world. She also highlighted the Nigerian government’s commitment to include refugees, internally displaced persons and their host communities in national development plans.
Currently, Nigeria hosts approximately 100,000 refugees and more than 8.5 million internally displaced people. The minister stressed that the country is aware of the challenges these people face and is committed to strengthening its protection capacity and facilitating access to durable solutions for refugees and displaced people.
Nigeria also expressed its intention to play an active role in regional and sub-regional efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of forced displacement. The country adopted a road map for the implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees to realize these commitments.
Nigeria’s Minister’s Statement at the Global Refugee Forum demonstrates the country’s commitment to finding concrete and lasting solutions to the global refugee crisis. Nigeria recognizes the importance of a collective and united approach to solving this global problem and is determined to actively contribute to it.
The Global Refugee Forum is an opportunity for global actors to make concrete announcements and share progress and good practices. It is also an opportunity to take stock of the challenges and opportunities ahead in the field of refugees and migration.
Nigeria thus demonstrates its commitment to the international community to find lasting solutions to the refugee crisis and to promote the protection and well-being of displaced people. By working together, we can build a more inclusive and supportive world for all.