Boko Haram insurgency has caused years of displacement, infrastructure destruction, and insecurity in Northeast Nigeria. The Nigerian military and other armed actors, with support from the U.S. government, have been at the forefront of the response in addressing humanitarian concerns. Join us to discuss current conditions in the Northeast and efforts by local humanitarian actors to address ongoing issues of food insecurity, interfaith tensions, and underlying drivers of Boko Haram recruitment. Explore steps that the US and international community can take to support existing responses and meet emerging gaps.
Speakers:
Omolola Adele-Oso, Act 4 Accountability; Nathan Wineinger, 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative; Charles Kwuelum, Mennonite Central Committee U.S. Washington Office