By Willies Ugo, Gombe
OSPRE Foundation – Dec. 3nd 2025
The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), in collaboration with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, has launched the Resilience and Environmental Sustainability of Resettled Enclaves (RESTORE) Project Report to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and resettled communities in Nigeria’s conflict-affected North-East.
The report, launched in Abuja, focuses on the climate-driven vulnerabilities facing displaced populations, particularly in the Lake Chad Basin, one of Nigeria’s most fragile ecological and security frontiers. It examines the links between climate change, environmental degradation, conflict, displacement, and resettlement processes.
According to a statement from Amina Wali, Communications Manager at OSPRE, the report provides evidence-based insights aimed at guiding federal and state policies, civil society interventions, and community-led resilience strategies.
Sophie von Knebel, Country Director of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, said the report underscores the urgency of addressing the climate–conflict nexus in the Lake Chad region. “Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is the daily reality for these communities,” she said, adding that the findings would help policymakers and humanitarian actors develop sustainable solutions.
The Director-General of OSPRE, Mr. Chris Ngwodo, described the study as “an essential step in understanding how climate shocks, environmental pressures, and conflict dynamics intersect to shape displacement and resettlement in the North-East.” He said the agency aims to equip governments and civil society with tools to strengthen community resilience and support long-term recovery.
Lead Researcher, Murtala Abdullahi, recommended interdisciplinary measures including reforestation, livelihood restoration, effective water management, transitional justice, and disarmament to address the complex challenges facing resettled communities.
In his keynote address, Professor Sunday Ochoche stressed the importance of ensuring that resettlement initiatives are sustainable over the long term.
The RESTORE Report highlights issues such as environmental depletion, livelihood disruptions, coping mechanisms of displaced populations, and long-term risks from desertification and water scarcity. It also recommends practical interventions in climate adaptation, ecosystem restoration, inclusive peacebuilding, and strategic planning to reduce displacement pressures.
The report is expected to complement national strategies on climate security, environmental sustainability, and durable solutions for displaced populations. OSPRE and the Heinrich Böll Foundation pledged to work with federal and state governments, local authorities, and community organizations to translate the report’s recommendations into action.
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