The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Monday, said more than 268,000 persons have been rendered homeless in the South-East as a result of natural disasters.
The internally displaced persons, he said, were camped in 158 tents in the affected communities.
Kalu disclosed this in Abuja at a roundtable discussion with international non-governmental organisations, during a programme titled “Through their eyes: A call to action, addressing humanitarian challenges in the South-East.”
The lawmaker said Enugu, Imo, Abia, Anambra, and Ebonyi states were affected, as many residents lacked access to clean water, adequate shelter, healthcare, and education.