By
Shettima Babagana ALLI1 & Bashir YUSUF PhD2
1&2Department of
Public Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
allishettima@yahoo.com +234 708 203 5190
DOI:
10.57233/fujpam.2026.v05i02.003
Abstract
Millions of
internally displaced people (IDPs) have been displaced due to the ongoing Boko
Haram insurgency in North-East Nigeria. This study evaluates the benefits of
food distribution provided by the Borno State Emergency Management Agency
(BOSEMA) on the wellbeing of internally displaced persons in Borno State,
Nigeria. The study used a convergent parallel mixed-methods design. Data were
generated from 426 IDPs camps derived from the population of 11,000, obtained
from three camps, camp Benishiekh, 1,000 Shelter Camp in Dikwa, and Camp 3
Weggi in Pulka. Thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data, while
linear regression was used for testing the hypothesis. The findings revealed
that, food distribution has a significant positive effect on the wellbeing of
IDPs in Borno State. The result shows that BOSEMA plays a critical role in
emergency food distribution to IDPs in Borno State. The study recommends among
other things that, BOSEMA should strengthen accountability and monitoring
mechanisms, and adopt community-based targeting systems for effective food
distribution, strengthen and enhance collaboration with NGOs and community
leaders. This will improve the BOSEMA’s efficacy and make a more comprehensive
contribution to the long-term welfare of internally displaced people in
situations involving prolonged relocation.
Keywords: Boko Haram, BOSEMA, Food
Distribution, Humanitarian services, Internally Displaced Persons, Wellbeing
DOI: www.doi.org/10.57233/fujpam.2026.v05i02.003
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