Direct Research Journal of Social Science and Educational Studies Vol. 6 (2), pp. 44-52, April 2019 ISSN 2449-0806 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2619480 Article Number: DRJA6910842273 Copyright © 2019 Author(s) retain the copyright of this article http://directresearchpublisher.org/journal/drjsses/ Research Paper External Interventions and the Rehabilitations of Internally Displaced Persons in Adamawa State: the role of International Non-Governmental Organizations Yahaya Abubakar Sadiq and Musa Zakari* Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. *Corresponding Author E-mail: musazakarimni@yahoo.com Received 8 February 2019; Accepted 29 March, 2019 This study evaluates the role of International NON- Governmental Organization on humanitarian assistance for Internally Displaced Persons in Adamawa State. It adopted primary and secondary method; the primary method used the instrument of questionnaire and interview. While secondary method relied on documented materials such as Text books on International Non-Governmental Organization, Journals, conference materials/articles, annual publication on the activities of International Non- Governmental Organization. Other materials were sourced from Internet (International Non-Governmental Organization website). Regression analysis was used to analyze the collected data. The study adopted Neo-liberal theory. The findings from the study reveal that, International Non-governmental Organization (INGOs) has played a significant role in the rehabilitations of internally displaced persons in Adamawa State. Some of the activities of INGO to Internally Displaced Persons include; emergency food aids, materials relief assistance and services, relief coordination, protection and support services, basic nutrition, disaster prevention preparedness, reconstruction relief and rehabilitation, basic health care, ending violence against women and girls, agricultural development, basic drinking water, and basic sanitation and other sectors. The study recommended that, International Non-Governmental Organization should continue with the role of humanitarian assistance for sustainable livelihood of the Internally Displaced Persons in Adamawa state. Keywords: Rehabilitations, Internally Displaced Persons, International NON-Governmental Organization, humanitarian assistance INTRODUCTION Addressing the humanitarian crisis and breaking the cycle of hunger among the internally displaced populations, requires investment in the right kind of programmes. This is why the International Non- Governmental Organizations (INGOs) has been working with the government to design programmes that address short term needs and at the same time build the resilience of households and communities. In the last 10 year, International NGOs have strengthened their links with other actors, including in the health, agricultural and educational sector to assist the displaced persons in Adamawa State (Amnesty International, 2016). These approaches to development of internally displaced populations increasingly have an eye for human capital, promotion and protection of human right, hygiene, food security etc. The strategies to achieved this include; daily feeding programmes in schools aim to prevent children from dropping out, food assistance to communities are being organized to address the causes of food insecurity, building roads that connect communities to markets, health facilities and schools. This article seeks to evaluate the role of International Non-governmental Organizations in addressing the socio-economic challenges of the internally displaced persons (Amnesty International, 2016:6). Globalization has given opportunities to International