LEGAL PROTECTION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) IN NIGERIA AMIDST CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

The sudden global attack of the COVID-19 virus came at heels 2019 and brought to fore need for a binding legal framework internally displaced persons scattered over various IDP camps Nationwide. pandemic, in face poor living congested temporary shelters unsuitable living, sources clean water, insufficient food provisions, sanitation unhygienic amenities put IDPs greater risk than they were before this time. known cure, time being, is social distancing, handwashing with water soap application alcoholic based solutions regularly. In light above, paper examines briefly who homeless are Nigeria, their challenges effect recent viral phenomenon; taking into cognizance right be protected under treaties soft laws discussed below. Recommendations thus made concise enforceable law or review existing which directly lack force fully adopted through necessary reception Nigeria. This believed will enhance protection within Nigerian space, especially during emergencies such as Coronavirus (COVID-19).