Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 8 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 March 2017. It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 March 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Lake Chad Basin: Humanitarian Aid

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to tackle the root causes of the humanitarian crisis in the Lake Chad region.

Answer: Lack of investment and ongoing conflict caused by Boko Haram has contributed to the current humanitarian crisis in the Lake Chad region. Focusing on the North East of Nigeria, DFID is investing in public services, job creation and addressing inequalities. UK support has enabled over 90,000 displaced children to return to school and restored basic health care services for 225,000 people affected by the conflict. As HMG, we are also providing a substantial and increasing package of intelligence, military and development support to the region to tackle Boko Haram.

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