Assessment of NEMA’s Strategy in Resettlement and Reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State

Abstract

One of the contemporary challenges facing Borno State is how to provide succor to the internally displaced persons (IDPs) occasioned by incessant violent attacks perpetrated by various armed groups in diverse parts of the State. Consequently, this paper assessed NEMA’s Strategy in Resettlement and Reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno state. Contingency Theory by Fred Edward Fiddler (1964) had been adopted as the theoretical framework to underpin this study. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources while descriptive statistics and chi-square non parametric via SPSS version 20 were leverage upon as analytical tools in the study. 381 (100%) questionnaires were administered to respondents in two IDPs camps in the study area; out of these, 372 (98%) were returned while 10 (2%) were not returned. 364 (95.7%) were valid while 8 (2.3%) were invalid. Findings from the study unveiled that there is a significant relationship between NEMA’s Strategy and the resettlement and reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno State. It was concluded by the study that NEMA’s Strategy in the resettlement and reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri Metropolis of Borno State could be more effective if partnered with SEMA and other NGOs. The study recommended for more partnership between NEMA, SEMA and other NGOs in meeting the emergency needs of other IDPs in Borno State and beyond.