Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi has lamented the growing number of Nigerians displaced by insecurity, describing Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country as stark reminders of the nation’s failure to adequately protect its citizens.
In a statement issued on Friday to mark World Refugee Day, Obi noted that millions of Nigerians have been forced to flee their homes due to terrorism, banditry and other forms of violent attacks, particularly in the North and several other parts of the country.
According to him, many IDP camps remain grossly underfunded and lack the capacity to cater adequately for the thousands of displaced persons who depend on them for survival.
He said displaced families continue to grapple with challenges including food shortages, inadequate healthcare, limited access to education and the loss of basic human dignity.
Obi further decried the persistent attacks on communities, noting that children are still being abducted from schools, families are being forced to flee their homes, farmers are abandoning their farmlands, and many citizens live under the constant threat of kidnapping and violence.
The former Anambra State governor expressed concern that the worsening security situation has diminished hopes of many displaced persons returning safely to their communities to rebuild their lives.
He stressed that the plight of displaced Nigerians should not be overlooked, insisting that behind every statistic is a human story of loss, displacement and shattered aspirations.
Obi called on government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts toward restoring security and ensuring that all Nigerians can live in safety, dignity and peace within their own country.
