The Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on the Occupations of
Internally Displaced Persons in Damaturu, Yobe State

Muktari Garba; Dr. Muddassir Ahmad Gado

doi:10.56201/ijssmr.v10.no5.2024.pg145.155

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The Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on the Occupations of Internally Displaced Persons in Damaturu, Yobe State

Muktari Garba and Dr. Muddassir Ahmad Gado

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This study addresses the social service problems encountered by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Damaturu, Yobe State, as a consequence of the Boko Haram insurgency. The research objectives are to examine the impact on IDPs' occupations, assess the effects on the education of IDP children, and evaluate accessibility to shelter in Damaturu. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach involving surveys and in-depth interviews, the study collected data from 805 survey respondents and conducted in-depth interviews with five participants from Abbari YBC, Abujan Mai-Mala, Alhaji Muhammadu Gombe (AMG) Farm, Kasaisa, and Kuareta IDPs settlements. Major findings reveal a demographic profile emphasizing women and a younger age group among IDPs. The insurgency has led to significant disruptions in employment, skills loss, economic instability, and challenges in education, with barriers to access and declining academic performance for IDP children. Shelter conditions are precarious, marked by congestion and a lack of amenities. The study concludes by emphasizing the urgent need for targeted interventions to rebuild livelihoods, enhance education, and improve shelter conditions. Recommendations include livelihood support, urgent education interventions, shelter and infrastructure enhancement, gender-sensitive assistance, and collaborative efforts for comprehensive policy advocacy and support for IDPs in Damaturu.

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Boko HaramIDPsLivelihood DisruptionTerrorism

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The Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on the Occupations of Internally Displaced Persons in Damaturu, Yobe State

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