Tinubu Signs IDP Protection Law as Kalu Pushes States to Enforce New Framework

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the Kampala Convention Domestication Act into law, describing the move as a landmark step toward protecting internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Nigeria.

Kalu gave the commendation in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross, led by Doris El Doueihy, who visited to appreciate Nigeria’s domestication of the convention.

He noted that the new law provides a comprehensive legal framework aimed at safeguarding the rights, dignity, and welfare of displaced persons, while also positioning Nigeria as a leader in humanitarian protection across Africa.

According to the Deputy Speaker, attention must now shift to implementation, particularly at the state level, to ensure the law delivers meaningful impact for affected populations.

Kalu, who co-sponsored the bill, also commended the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, for his role in facilitating the successful passage and signing of the legislation.

He stressed that full domestication and enforcement by state governments would be critical to addressing the challenges faced by IDPs and strengthening Nigeria’s humanitarian response framework.