Several Nigerian states hosting internally displaced persons (IDPs) are positioned to receive up to $12 million from a World Bank‑supported loan if they fulfil a series of data, governance and integration benchmarks, under a federal programme designed to support IDPs and host communities, a development document shows.
The funding stems from the Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project, a $300 million concessional credit approved by the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) on August 7, 2025 and signed between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank.
The project targets selected local government areas most affected by conflict‑driven displacement.
Under a performance‑based component of the programme, states that undertake comprehensive registration and profiling of displaced persons in host communities, address data gaps and implement integration measures can qualify for incremental disbursements.
Total allocations available under this condition are capped at $12 million over three years, distributed according to verified achievements against set milestones.
Nigeria continues to grapple with internal displacement largely driven by insecurity, climate shocks and communal conflicts, particularly in the North‑Eastern region, where millions remain displaced within the country.
State capitals such as Maiduguri, Yola and Makurdi have seen rapid population increases due to IDP inflows, straining public services and infrastructure.
The World Bank financing framework places strong emphasis on measurable outcomes, requiring states to gather and submit detailed demographic and vulnerability data for displaced persons, a step seen as critical to designing effective social and economic integration strategies.
Under the first year of performance conditions, each state completing baseline registration and profiling in selected wards can receive about $250,000.
Enhanced requirements in later years can yield additional allocations for those that implement intention surveys, stability assessments and detailed analyses of displacement drivers.
States must sign subsidiary agreements with the Federal Government and adopt approved security management plans prior to accessing funds.
All claims for performance‑based disbursements must be supported by eligible expenditures and independently verified results. Failure to meet benchmarks within set timelines can lead the World Bank to withhold, reallocate or cancel funding tied to specific performance conditions.
The broader $300 million credit will also finance infrastructure, livelihood support, institutional strengthening and project management across Northern Nigeria, supporting both IDPs and host communities as they pursue greater stability and self‑reliance.
This performance‑linked approach aligns with wider efforts to improve data‑driven policy planning for displaced populations in Nigeria and to integrate IDP needs into local development plans.
Enhancing statistical systems and governance practices is expected to improve access to services, reduce vulnerability and strengthen social cohesion between displaced persons and host populations.
As states work to meet registration and integration benchmarks, the success of this financing model may shape future World Bank engagements in addressing prolonged displacement challenges in Nigeria.
Authorities at federal and state levels have stressed the importance of strong intergovernmental coordination and transparent reporting to ensure funds are used effectively and benefits reach both displaced persons and host communities.
