Kehinde Fajobi
A total of 390 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niamey, Niger Republic, have been repatriated to the country.
The returnees, including 387 adult males, two adult females, and an infant boy, arrived at the Nigeria Immigration Training School in Kano around 1:05 a.m. on Tuesday.
This marks the third batch of voluntary returnees facilitated by the Nigerian Mission in Niamey in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration.
In December 2024, 702 Nigerians were similarly repatriated from Niger Republic.
Speaking during a reception in Kano, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, Tijjani Ahmed, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reintegrating the returnees.
Represented by Kano State Field Coordinator Hajiya Liman, Ahmed stated, “Upon arrival, the returnees were registered and profiled by NCFRMI and Nigeria Immigration Service officials to ensure proper documentation and access to various federal government reintegration support programmes.”
He also highlighted that the efforts were part of the Federal Government’s renewed hope agenda under President Bola Tinubu, which aims to empower and support citizens in need.
Ahmed praised the collaborative efforts of all agencies involved in ensuring the success of the repatriation exercise.