Nigeria - Conflict and Violence in Nigeria 2017, First Round

Version 1.0(April, 2018).

2018-01-17

This document reports on the prevalence of conflict and violence, and how these affect Nigerian households, between 2010 and 2017. The report takes into account conflict- and violence-related events of all types, independent of the cause or perpetrator of the event. This approach seeks to provide a better understanding of the extent to which households are affected by violence and conflict, as well as their perceived risk of exposure to conflict. It assumes that the economic and social impacts of violence are meaningful no matter what the cause. The report also provides context on the perceived causes and perpetrators of the conflict and violence. This data can be useful in informing response to and prevention of these events.This report seeks to explain the prevalence of conflict and violence, and how these affect Nigerian households, between 2010 and 2017. The report takes into account conflict- and violence-related events of all types, independent of the cause or perpetrator of the event. This approach seeks to provide a better understanding of the extent to which households are affected by violence and conflict.

Conflict in Nigeria

· Conflict was higher in 2016 than in 2010 in each of the three zones

· Households in North East Nigeria are the most exposed to all types of conflict events

· Each of the three geopolitical zones surveyed has a distinct principal cause of conflict

· A small minority of conflict-affected households in any of Nigeria's geopolitical zones receive any form of assistance

Key Lessons

· Overall levels of conflict have risen between 2010 and 2016

· Sustained conflict is known to be both caused by and contribute to poverty; however, according to our findings wealth does not protect households from exposure to conflict and violence in Nigeria

· Many conflict events are never reported to authorities; engaging community and religious leaders in surveillance may improve rates of reporting events and improve overall understanding of the changing context of conflict and violence across Nigeria

· Only a small minority of conflict-affected households receive any type of assistance in support of their recovery - increased reporting and a stronger response system may aid in post-conflict rehabilitation

· Phone-based data collection can improve understanding of conflict and violence, especially in areas where insecurity prevents face-to-face access to community members

Sample survey data [ssd]

Individuals, Households and Communities