Tinubu launches $250m programme for flood-displaced Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday introduced the Climate-Resilient Livelihoods Empowerment Programme for Displaced Populations (CLEP4DPS), a 10-year initiative worth $250 million aimed at restoring livelihoods and empowering Nigerians displaced by climate-related disasters.

The announcement was made at a special event on climate-induced mobility under Nigeria’s chairmanship of the Rabat Process, which convened global leaders and development partners to discuss the intersection of climate change, migration, security, and development.

Represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Tinubu said the programme would focus on “climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy entrepreneurship, climate data and digital employment, green value chains, and dedicated leadership tracks for women and youth.” He stressed that the initiative reflects a shift from short-term emergency responses to “long-term, people-centred solutions that strengthen resilience and preserve human dignity.”

The President explained that the programme is built on the principle that “economic empowerment is a critical form of climate adaptation.” He noted that the Federal Government has already supported flood-affected families through cash and material assistance, resettlement schemes, and projects like the Resettlement City Project, which provides planned communities with access to basic services and livelihood support.

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Tinubu added that CLEP4DPS complements other initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the Global Flood Disaster Management Project, which focuses on early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, disaster coordination, and community engagement.

Highlighting Nigeria’s vulnerability, Tinubu recalled the 2022 floods that affected over 4.4 million people and displaced 2.4 million across more than 30 states. He also pointed to environmental degradation in the Lake Chad Basin, coastal erosion, and desertification as factors forcing communities to migrate. “Climate change is one of the most significant drivers of human mobility globally. For Nigeria, climate-induced displacement is a lived reality rather than a distant threat,” he said.

Tinubu called for stronger international cooperation, stressing that no country can tackle climate-induced mobility alone. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive partnerships, evidence-based policymaking, and sustained dialogue within the Rabat Process.

He expressed appreciation to partners including Switzerland, the European Union, and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development, noting that their support would help link climate action, migration governance, and sustainable development.

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