Kano, Nigeria —. A total of 390 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niamey, Niger Republic, have been successfully repatriated to Nigeria, arriving at the Nigeria Immigration Training School, Kano, at 1:05 a.m. on Tuesday.
The group comprised 387 adult males, two adult females, and one infant boy. This latest repatriation was coordinated by the Nigerian Mission in Niamey in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
Welcoming the returnees, Tijjani Ahmed, Federal Commissioner for the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to reintegrating them into society through various empowerment programs.
Third Repatriation Effort from Niger Republic
This operation marks the third major repatriation effort from Niger Republic, following the return of 702 Nigerians in December 2024. Between February and December 2023, the Federal Government successfully repatriated 5,219 Nigerians from Niger, Libya, and other countries, demonstrating its resolve to assist stranded citizens abroad.
Collaborative Reception and Reintegration
The returnees were received by a coalition of agencies, including the NCFRMI, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), International Organisation for Migration (IOM), National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), and Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA).
Upon arrival, the migrants were registered, profiled, and enrolled in reintegration programs designed to facilitate their smooth transition back into their communities.
By Enoch Odesola| January 14, 2025
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