EMERGENCY RELIEF MATERIALS ADMINISTRATION AND THE WELFARE OF INTERNALY DISPLACED PERSONS IN MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE

The study focuses on interrogating emergency relief materials administration and the welfare of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri. Internal displacement has rendered over 2 million people Nigeria homeless, with Maiduguri hosting 1.6 as at May, 2021. These IDPs are camped by governments across nation, while some them went to stay friends or relatives who reside neighboring local government areas states. adopts Joseph’s prebendalism theory which explains a situation public officials use their position trust amass wealth through criminal means. Both primary secondary sources data collection were used. source employed Focus Group Discussion from among selected camps well outside camps. Key Informants Interviews NEMA SEMA, etc., was used; online newspapers, radio reports, served sources. findings show that national state management agencies divert meant for personal gains. It also shows this diversion affects general IDPs. recommends other things an agency should be created coordinate monitor activities all NGOs regard distribution rehabilitation