Boko Haram conflict continues to lead to population displacements in the northeast
Key Messages
Boko Haram related conflict in the northeast escalates, disrupting markets and livelihoods, and is increasing population displacements. Limited humanitarian assistance, trade and market activities and income earning opportunities, exacerbated by below average crop production have reduced food access by poor households in Borno and Yobe states where households face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) acute food insecurity and in Adamawa state Stressed (IPC Phase 2) acute food insecurity.
Poor households in Niger state are experiencing significantly high market prices for key staples. As households begin to deplete their own production stocks earlier than normal in April, high market prices will contribute to restricting access as poor households in the area minimize their essential non-food expenditures and face Stressed (IPC Phase 3) acute food insecurity.
Dry season harvests have began in most areas and will peak in April, increasing income and food access. These harvests are expected to be generally above-average. Coupled with the ongoing land preparation activities across the country, most poor household incomes remain at least average, helping them maintain regular food access.
