LEGAL PROTECTION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) IN NIGERIA AMIDST CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

Abstract

The sudden global attack of the COVID-19 virus came at the heels of 2019 homeless are in Nigeria, their challenges and the effect of the recent viral phenomenon; taking into cognizance their right to be protected under various treaties and soft laws discussed below. Recommendations are thus made for a concise binding and enforceable law or a review of existing soft laws which directly lack the force of law to be fully adopted through the necessary reception laws into Nigeria. This is believed will enhance protection of the displaced persons within the Nigerian space, especially during emergencies such as Coronavirus (COVID-19).