Operations at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) ground to a halt on Monday as angry staff barricaded the Abuja headquarters, calling for the immediate removal of Federal Commissioner and CEO, Aliyu Ahmed.
The protesting workers accuse Ahmed of gross corruption, deliberate neglect of displaced persons, and running the Commission like a personal estate since his appointment in 2023. They claim relief materials have been hoarded, distributed selectively, or allowed to rot—leaving vulnerable Nigerians to suffer.
“There is blatant favoritism. His state, Nasarawa, gets everything while others are left in the cold,” one senior staffer alleged. “It’s not just mismanagement—it’s criminal.”
Staff members also say operational vehicles are locked away instead of being sent to zonal offices, while basic entitlements like holiday bonuses and approved travel allowances remain unpaid.
The outrage isn’t new. In 2024, sealed relief materials meant for IDPs were shockingly found wasting away in locked classrooms at the Durumi camp. No accountability followed.
Now, staff say enough is enough. They are demanding:
* Immediate removal of Aliyu Ahmed
* An independent audit of Commission finances
* Equal, transparent distribution of humanitarian aid
* Urgent reforms to improve staff welfare and restore credibility
As of Monday, the Commission’s doors remain sealed, with workers vowing not to back down until justice is served and the federal government intervenes.
“This isn’t just about us,” a protester said. “It’s about the voiceless victims we are supposed to serve.”