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The Deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has hinted that the South-East region is struggling with a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 268,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) scattered across 158 camps and affected communities.
He dropped the hint during a roundtable discussion with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Abuja on Monday.
The event, titled “Through Their Eyes: A Call to Action, Addressing Humanitarian Challenges in the South East,” highlighted the dire situation in Enugu, Imo, Abia, Anambra, and Ebonyi states.
Kalu noted that many residents lack access to clean water, adequate shelter, healthcare, and education.
The roundtable, organized by the Office of the Deputy Speaker in collaboration with the Peace in South East Project (PISE-P), aimed to foster partnerships, build resilience, and develop sustainable solutions to the region’s escalating humanitarian and ecological challenges.
The Lawmaker said that the crisis in the South East region is characterized by displacement, violence, and ecological challenges, including natural disasters like gully erosion that have destroyed homes and left many without shelter.
Kalu who stressed the need for collaborative efforts to provide immediate humanitarian relief and sustainable development solutions, therefore called for support from international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) and government agencies to address the crisis.
He said: “A special welcome to you to this roundtable with INGOs, a convening that underscores the pivotal role of collaboration in addressing Nigeria’s humanitarian, ecological, and systemic challenges.
Reports say Abia, Anambra, and Ebonyi bear the brunt of this crisis, with precarious living conditions leaving many without access to clean water, adequate shelter, healthcare, and education.
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