The Socio-Economic Impact of Displacement in Nigeria: A Reflection of the Internal Displace Persons (IDPs) Camp in Northern Nigeria

Abstract

The study examine the growing wave of insecurity in the country and it advert effect on the citizens in the country as it displaced them from their homes which is affecting their means of livelihood. Displacement occurred in the form of violence, armed conflicts/banditry and violation of human rights. The study focus on the remote causes of the displacement with the purpose of proffering measures in curtailing the menace. The role played by government in handling the various causes of displacement and creating an avenue for their returning back to their place of habitation.  This study remmends that government at all levels has to ensure peaceful co-existence of its citizen with a high level of patriotism, respects for belief, culture and tradition, fundamental human rights.