The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reached at least 1.4 million people in Nigeria with its assistance in 2024.
The IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Ms. Paola Pace, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja.
She said the organisation achieved the feat through a broad range of actions that included Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), WASH services, and Shelter and Non-Food Items (S/NFI) assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities.
Pace added that 30,562 individuals were supported through development initiatives, such as livelihood and resilience-building programmes in the year.
The IOM boss also revealed that 10,332 people benefitted from peace-building efforts targeting conflict-affected communities.
She said: “Our outreach has been significant in both rural and urban areas, providing critical services to internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities.”
“In 2025, IOM plans to scale these numbers up, especially as the country transitions from humanitarian action to foster durable solutions, ensuring a more sustainable future for the most vulnerable populations.
“Nigerians can expect even greater efforts from us in expanding our reach, scaling up our support for the most vulnerable populations, and driving initiatives that empower individuals and communities.
“Our programmes will continue to focus on sustainable development, resilience building, and ensuring that we can deliver on the promise of migration for all.
“Whether in the context of internal displacement or international migration, Nigerians should expect that counteracting vulnerability and harnessing the many benefits of migration will remain priorities in 2025.
“The floods of 2024 demonstrated how quickly and unequivocally a disaster can push individuals into situations of vulnerability or compound already existing vulnerability.”