IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL POLICY (JHSP )

E-ISSN 2545-5729
P-ISSN 2695 2416
VOL. 11 NO. 5 2025
DOI: 10.56201/jhsp.vol.11.no5.2025.pg84.91

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Internally Displaced persons (IDPS) and Therapy for Political Participation in North Central Zone of Nigeria

Mohammed Shehu Tijani

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Abstract

The thrust of this research is on the plight of the Internally displaced persons (IDPS) who are the victims of terror attacks in the North Central Zone in Nigeria. The objective is to determine the extent to which their Psycho Social needs have been accommodated in their new abode as a result of the disruption of their livelihood. Questionnaire and In-dept interviews were employed to illicit information from these Victims and Officials managing the IDP Camps. Findings revealed that not much have been done to assuage the trauma experienced by the victims of terror attacks thus making it difficult for them to integrate and fully participate in the political process. It was recommended that a Comprehensive blue print be rolled out to facilitate a programme to take care of the after shock experienced by the IDPS in the various camps across Nigeria to assist them to adjust to their new realities.

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