SUSTAINING EDUCATION OF THE SURVIVORS OF INSURGENCY IN THE NORTH-EAST NIGERIA THROUGH PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

Abstract

North-eastern Nigeria in recent times have been affected by insecurity. The development has caused many learning institutions to be closed down. This nasty development has caused trauma, depres-sion and anxiety among the fortunate survivors. Some survivors are maimed, while others are lan-guishing in pains over the losses incurred. These survivors either live in internally displaced persons’ camps or are taking refuge with relatives elsewhere. Some are not sure of tomorrow and continue to live in persistent fear. In this paper, the writers are of the view that psychosocial support is required as a means to ensuring the continuous education and survival of these needy populace in the north-eastern states of Nigeria. The paper therefore gives some reasons that necessitate psychosocial sup-port and also gives recommendations such as reconstruction of the damaged institutions, group team activities, recruitment and posting of counsellors, psychologists and teachers to the affected places. Provision of vocational/technical education, and provision of the basic necessities of live.