COMMON ANALYSIS
Last update: March 2026
When identifying the part of the country to be considered for IPA, the decision-maker should take into account factors related to individual circumstances, including, inter alia, the applicant’s area of origin, existing ties with the proposed area of relocation, such as previous stay or residence and/or availability of a support network, within the proposed area.
This guidance document looks into the existence of internal protection alternative, specifically in Lagos and Abuja as the main urban centres in Nigeria. This is without prejudice to the possibility to apply IPA to other places in Nigeria.