The World Bank has approved a $12 million concessional loan to support Nigerian states hosting internally displaced persons (IDPs), as part of the broader $300 million Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project, according to Channels Television. The tranche was released under the programme’s Performance‑Based Condition Two, which links funding to verified achievements in data collection and delivery of services for displaced populations.
Participating states will access funds over three years by meeting specific benchmarks. The initial milestone involves the registration and profiling of IDPs in host communities, followed by comprehensive demographic and vulnerability assessments. Only states that meet the yearly conditions receive their allocation, with each qualifying state eligible for up to $0.5 million per milestone, culminating in the total $12 million, as highlighted in the World Bank project document.
The project aims to strengthen data systems on displacement, improve governance, and support the long-term integration of IDPs into local development plans. The funding is intended to help state governments better understand and respond to the needs of displaced populations, many of whom fled conflict and insecurity in northern regions such as Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, as reported by the Guardian.
World Bank officials said the performance-based approach reinforces measurable impact and accountability, requiring independent verification of results before disbursements. The loan features favourable terms, including long repayment periods and performance conditions designed to foster sustainable improvements in services for displaced persons and their host communities, according to Channels Television.
