The Global Compact on Refugees in Nigeria
UNHCR Nigeria
Description
In 2018, the international community adopted The Global Compact on Refugees – the GCR – to better support countries that host refugees. The Global Compact on Refugees objectives are: 1. To ease pressure on host countries; 2. To enhance refugee self-reliance; 3. To expand access to third-country solutions; and 4. To support conditions in countries of origin for (refugees’) return in safety and dignity. At the 2019 Global Refugee Forum, the Government of Nigeria pledged to include refugees, IDPs and returnees in the national development plan. The influx of Cameroonian refugees into Nigeria started in 2017. And with approximately 86,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Nigeria, 92% are from Cameroon, and they spread across Cross River, Taraba, Akwa Ibom, and Benue States of Nigeria.
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Published to Youtube on: 24/10/2022
Archived on: 08/10/2025
Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=ILy2OXLdcMw