Since 2009, insecurity in the North-Eastof Nigeria has led to the loss of over 20,000 lives and thedisplacement of over two million people. Throughout theregion livelihoods have been disrupted, and homes, publicbuildings and infrastructure destroyed. In a part of Nigeriawhere 80 percent of people rely on agriculture for theirlivelihoods, much has been lost. People have been forcedfrom their land and livestock has been killed. In manyareas, land mines and other remnants of war bring challengesfor safe and voluntary return. While Borno, Adamawa and YobeStates bore the brunt of the direct impacts of the conflict,the three neighboring states of Gombe, Taraba and Bauchihave taken in scores of people who have been displaced,taxing their communities, economic resource, social servicesand infrastructure. Schools have been damaged, healthclinics destroyed and many people have been left vulnerableby this crisis. The Government of Nigeria has made greatstrides in retaking and stabilizing large portions of theNorth-East, but the work to restore the lives of thoseaffected is just beginning. This assessment, led by theGovernment of Nigeria and supported by local, national andinternational partners, has helped quantify the physical,social and economic impacts of the crisis in the North-East,and will inform the process of stabilization, peace buildingand recovery in the region. The RPBA is a necessary toolthat will help us gather the resources and develop thecapacities to address these challenges. The results willhelp reduce suffering in affected communities, restore asense of normalcy and regain the trust of people in the region.
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