Cameroon Youths Support Nigerian Refugees Displaced by Boko Haram!

Cameroon Youths Support Nigerian Refugees Displaced by Boko Haram!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

A Cameroon-based youth group, Kerawa Gemini Youth Forum, has extended humanitarian support to Nigerian refugee families displaced by Boko Haram insurgency and currently residing in Cameroon’s Far North region.

What Happened

• The youth forum donated ₦10,000 to each of several refugee families, along with bags of rice, maize, and essential food supplies.
• The beneficiaries are mostly from Borno and Adamawa States, forced to flee due to persistent violence.
• The donation took place in Kerawa, a border community that has hosted thousands of displaced Nigerians since 2014.

Voices of Solidarity

• A spokesperson for the group said, “This is our brotherly duty. Nigeria stood with Cameroon in tough times; we are simply returning the kindness.”
• Recipients expressed gratitude, urging both the governments and international agencies to expand support.

Why It Matters

• The gesture underscores the role of grassroots groups in humanitarian relief amid protracted displacement.
• Over 70,000 Nigerians still live in refugee settlements across Cameroon, facing food insecurity, poor shelter, and limited access to healthcare.

What to Watch

• Whether this initiative spurs more youth-led or cross-border humanitarian collaborations.
• The response from local and international relief agencies, including UNHCR and Red Cross.

Citations:

1. Daily Trust – Cameroon youths support Nigerian refugees
2. UNHCR Nigeria – Refugee updates – Nigeria-Cameroon border

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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