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National Migration Policy’ll Tame Illegal Movement – NCFRMI
Joel Ajayi
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has stated that ongoing review of National Migration Policy will tamed the illegal migration and enhance migration governance and management in Nigeria.
Speaking at the at a three-day meeting of the Technical Working Group on Migration and Development on Tuesday in Abuja, the Federal Commissioner, (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, said that through advocacy and proper guidance, irregular migration would reduce in the country.
The Technical meeting put in place by NCFRMI, in Collaboration with International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Migration Partnership Trust Fund (MPTF)
He expressed that, the decision to review the national policy on migrations was agreed upon in 2022.
According to him, the policy aims to ensure that Nigerians migrate regularly and safely, avoiding dangerous routes like the Mediterranean Sea.
Ahmed further stated that the policy would provide directions and methods for Nigerians to follow, which would be benefiting to both individuals and the country.
“The committee has been set up to oversee the necessary processes and logistics related to the migration policy.
“Various issues related to migrations, including internal and international displacement due to flooding and banditry, are being addressed.
“The goal is to create a comprehensive and holistic policy to guide workers over the next five years,” he said.
Ahmed, therefore, encouraged the stakeholders to contribute meaningfully to the discussions.
Their collective inputs, according to him, will help to produce a policy that prioritises Nigeria’s migration agenda and aligns with the international commitments.
“Together, we can produce a National Migration Policy that sets a benchmark for effective migration governance and positively impacts our nation and its people.
Speaking on Nigerian refugees, the federal commissioner said that many Nigerians were living as refugees, with no fewer than 53,000 in Cameroon alone.
“In Nigeria, there are about 25,000 refugees, with additional numbers in Chad and other regions.
“The government is working on repatriating these refugees back to Nigeria to integrate them into the community,” he said.
He However, encouraged participants to contribute meaningfully to the discussions to produce a National Migration Policy for effective migration governance and positively impacts in the country and its people.
In his remarked, Acting Chief Mission IOM Paola Pace who was represented by Medeiros Ana lauded the Nigeria government effort toward realization of the national policy on Migration which she believed if achieve will bring more growth and good Governance to the country.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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