This research looks to examine the impact of the internal displaced persons in the northeast. This research is motivated by the attention that has been given to the internally displaced persons by international community and the resources flowing into the region to address the plight of the IDPs. The research used Displaced Aggression as theoretical framework. The theory explains how groups and individuals attack soft targets due to the unavailability of the provocateur. The IDPs were vulnerable to the insurgence while Nigerian economy and IDP’s host community are heavily affected. The research uses qualitative method, data were collected from secondary sources which include journals, newspaper publication, books etc. This work seeks to uncover the plight, challenges and management of the internally displaced persons and the economic implications to the activities of the IDP. The IDP’s plight and improper management of the situations by the government constitute human insecurity in the northeast. It was noted that government has a lot to do to savage the situation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 4
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study 7
1.4 Research Question 8
1.5 Significance of the Study 8
1.5 Scope and Limitations of the Study 9
1.6 Research Methodology 9
1.7 Definition of Terms 9
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 A General Overview of Internally Displaced Persons in the Northeast 11
On Nigeria’s Internal Security
2.2 Theoretical Framework: Displaced Aggression Theory 26
CHAPTER THREE: THE PLIGHTS, CHALLENGES AND MANAGEMENT OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA
3.1 The Major Plights and Challenges Encountered By IDPs in Northeast 29
3.1.1 The Life-Saving Assistance 30
3.1.2 The Issue of Protection 32
3.1.3 The Issue of Durable Solutions 32
3.1.4 The Absence of National Humanitarian Response Frameworks 33
3.2 Management of Internally Displaced Persons in Northeast Nigeria 35
CHAPTER FOUR: THE ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF THE IDPS IN NIGERIA AND SOLUTIONS ON WAYS BY WHICH IDP’S CRISES IN THE NORTHEAST COULD BE SUBSIDED
4.1 The Economic Implications of the IDP’s in Nigeria 39
4.2 Ways by Which IDP’s Crises in the Northeast Could Be Subsided 46
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary and Conclusion 50
5.2 Recommendations 51
References 53
