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Nigeria
Nigeria is one of our pilot countries in West Africa. The project activities are coordinated by CBM.
Key Facts
Nigeria is bordered by Benin to the west, Niger to the north, Chad to the northeast, and Cameroon to the east. With a total population of about 211 Mio people, Nigeria is one of the most populous countries in Africa. Although Nigeria has one of the largest economies in Africa, high levels of poverty and lack of basic healthcare affect millions of people.
In this context, CBM has played a significant role in humanitarian and development efforts. Active in Nigeria since 1968, CBM collaborates with local partners across 16 states, with a particular focus on the North-East. From 2019 to 2024, CBM invested approximately €20 million in long-term development, recovery, and humanitarian projects, dedicating about a quarter of its annual budget to humanitarian action and transitional development aid.
CBM’s interventions have addressed crises such as the Lake Chad conflict in the northeast, pastoralist-farmer clashes in central Nigeria, and the influx of refugees from Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis. Through the 3rd phase of the LNOB project, CBM has, together with local OPD and NGO partners and in collaboration with UN OCHA, successfully pushed for the establishment of an interagency Disability Working Group for Northeast Nigeria. Furthermore, it has supported various capacity building initiatives around disability inclusion in humanitarian action for NGO and UN partners in the region.
Activities
The main objectives of the Phase 4-Leave no one behind in Nigeria are built on three key components.
First, disability inclusion is systematically incorporated/integrated into existing coordination mechanisms. The project supports the meetings and planning processes of the Disability Working Group.
Second, developed tools will be rolled out to specific stakeholders with the aim of embedding Disability inclusion in sector specific humanitarian tools and processes. For instance, inclusive WASH, Protection and Health trainings will be carried out with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPD) members. Disability-inclusion is integrated into existing coordination mechanisms. This means that meetings and planning processes now include representatives from OPDs, ensuring their voices are heard.
Finally, the project focuses on localization of expertise by investing in local key stakeholders. Therefore, the local organization JONAPWD receives targeted training and financial resources through a small grants subvention, empowering them to lead disability inclusion efforts themselves.
Partners
Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAWPD)
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAWPD) is a coalition dedicated to advocating for the rights and inclusion of individuals with disabilities. It works to ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, healthcare, and social participation. JONAWPD collaborates with government bodies, NGOs, and international organizations to influence policy and promote accessibility. Through awareness campaigns, training programs, and community engagement, JONAWPD strives to create a society where persons with disabilities can thrive without barriers. Their mission is to empower individuals, foster independence, and champion the dignity and respect of all members of the disability community.
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