Empowering IDPs: IITA donates 28 tons of seeds to boost employment and self-reliance

The Government of Japan and IITA launched a new project to support self-reliance and provide employment opportunities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northeast Nigeria. This is in response to the insecurity situation in the region, where approximately 1.9 million people have reportedly been displaced. These IDPs continue to rely on emergency humanitarian aid to survive, and for over a decade, they have not been able to establish self-sustaining livelihoods.

The recent economic challenges have worsened the already precarious living conditions in their camps. These difficulties not only affect their lives but also have repercussions on agriculture. The rise in living expenses has increased labor and agricultural input costs. Consequently, obtaining the necessary manpower and agricultural resources has become difficult, with a negative impact on agriculture, which plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s economy, significantly increasing the risk of a food crisis.

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