Challenges of IDPs in Camp Setting in Greater Yola Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the challenges of IDPs in camp setting in greater Yola. The primary sources of data for this study were observations and information on migrants from interview schedules, while secondary data were obtained from published and unpublished materials especially documents from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on the number of IDPs living in each camp in the study area. Random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents for the study. Descriptive statistics, such as tables and percentages were used to analyze the collected data. The results indicate that IDPs living in Camp settings have a peculiar challenge which ranges from poor basic amenities, sexual harassment, ethnic and tribal sentiment, inadequate presence of government and burglary etc. (you need one concluding sentence). Based on the findings, the study recommends that government should improve the living conditions of the IDPs in the camps through provision of social amenities and adequate securities.