EFFECTS OF ACCESSIBILITY IN IDP CAMPS

This thesis explores the effects of accessibility in IDP camps on the education and well-being of internally displaced children in Nigeria. The study examines the challenges faced by these children in accessing quality education, including inadequate infrastructure, qualified teachers, teaching/learning materials, and security. The research also highlights the impact of internal displacement on the psychological and social well-being of children, including exposure to social vices and bad practices such as armed robbery, prostitution, early child marriage, and recruitment into armed groups. The study suggests that access to quality education in IDP camps can serve as a source of integration into the local/host community and provide psychological support for children, reducing their exposure to social vices and bad practices. The research recommends that the Nigerian government should make available all teaching and learning materials, ensure equitable and reliable remuneration for teachers, provide regular trainings and workshops for teachers, and introduce free lunch programs for school children in IDP camps. The issue of internal displacement has become a significant challenge in Nigeria, particularly in the Northeast region, due to the rising insecurity caused by armed conflicts and natural disasters. The displacement of people from their homes and communities has resulted in the establishment of IDP camps, which are intended to provide temporary shelter, food, and education for the displaced persons. However, the accessibility of these camps and the quality of education provided have been identified as major challenges facing the IDPs. This thesis aims to explore the effects of accessibility in IDP camps in Zamfara, Nigeria, with a focus on the impact of access to education on the integration of IDPs into the local/host community and their overall well-being.