Nigeria — North-central & North-west - Intention Survey (August 2024)

The issue of internal displacement in north-west and north-central Nigeria has persisted for over a decade, with a significant population of 1,092,196 people remaining displaced for extended periods. Many of these internally displaced persons (IDPs) still wish to return to their places of origin, stay in their current locations, or relocate to new areas. To better understand the IDPs' preferred durable solutions—whether voluntary return, local integration, or relocation—the Dis-placement Tracking Matrix (DTM) conducted the Intention Survey (IS). This survey was carried out between April and June 2024, targeting 17,833 internally displaced households across 181 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 794 wards in ten states in north-west and north-central Nigeria: Benue, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara. 
The survey aimed to highlight the aspirations of IDPs regarding their preferred durable solutions over the next 12 months, thereby supporting evidence-based decision-making, policy development, and program planning. A durable solution is achieved when IDPs no longer require specific assistance and protection due to their displacement and can enjoy their rights without discrimination. The survey assessed intentions such as 'return to the place of origin,' 'integrate into the current location,' or 'relocate to a new location' as indicators of the IDPs' preferred solutions.