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FG Facilitates Returns Of 144 Nigerian Migrants From Libya
Joe Ajayi
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through a coordinated, multi-agency effort, has successfully received 144 Nigerian migrants who were stranded in Libya.
This humanitarian return was facilitated by the *Nigerian Mission in Tripoli in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as part of an ongoing series of voluntary return flights aimed at ensuring the safe repatriation and reintegration of Nigerian citizens.
In a statement issued on Teusday by the Southwest Zonal Coordinator National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) Alexander Oturu revealed that, returnees arrived at the Cargo Terminal of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, where they were received by officials from the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and other government agencies.
Speaking on behalf of the Honourable Federal Commissioner of the NCFRMI, Honourable Aliyu Tijjani Ahmed, the *Southwest Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Alexander Oturu, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian citizens. He emphasized that, in line with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the returnees would be provided with access to government-led empowerment initiatives and reintegration support through the IOM’s Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) Programme.
The 144 returnees comprised 8 males, 100 females, 26 children, and 10 infants, all of whom were conveyed on an IOM-chartered flight from Libya.
Following their arrival, the returnees were transported to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) camp*, where the NCFRMI, IOM, and LASEMA operate under a tripartite agreement* to provide *temporary shelter*. In addition, the returnees will receive *onward transportation allowances* to facilitate their safe return to their respective communities.
In attendance was the Director General of the Edo State Migration Agency, Honourable Lucky Agazuma, who led a delegation to facilitate the free transportation* of Edo State indigenes to Benin City, the Edo State capital.
The reception exercise involved the profiling of returnees by the NCFRMI and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). Further assistance was provided by officials from the Port Health Services, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Federal Ministry of Labour (Migrant Resource Centre), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Child Protection Network, and *Web of Hearts Foundation, ensuring a *comprehensive and coordinated approach to the reception and reintegration process.
This return flight is part of an ongoing programme by the Federal Government in collaboration with IOM to facilitate the safe return and reintegration of Nigerians stranded abroad, reflecting the government’s unwavering commitment to the protection and welfare of its citizens globally.
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Tinubu, PDP Hail Gov Okpebholo’s Road Infrastructural Revolution in Edo
Joel Ajayi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded the infrastructural strides of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, particularly the ongoing construction of the state’s first-ever flyover bridge, describing it as a landmark intervention in easing urban traffic and modernizing Edo’s transport system.
The President extolled the governor’s foresight in embarking on the one-kilometre flyover project at Ikpoba Hill in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, noting that its completion would transform vehicular movement and strengthen the urban fabric of Benin City.
Tinubu praised Okpebholo’s early performance in office, affirming that the governor had set a new standard of governance in Edo.
The president represented by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, emphasized that the governor’s bold approach to road and bridge construction in the State underscores the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) progressive agenda.
“This is a 24-span structure, each span measuring 20 meters, amounting to a one-kilometre bridge. The quality and pace of work are impressive. Edo is witnessing a first, and I believe more such projects should follow in Benin City to address the heavy traffic,” Umahi conveyed on behalf of the President.
The Minister contrasted the efficiency of state-driven projects with some federal contracts, lamenting that contractors often display greater discipline when working under governors than when handling federal assignments.
He pledged to enforce stricter accountability standards at the federal level to ensure value for money and timely delivery.
“I commend Governor Okpebholo for insisting on concrete technology. Roads built with reinforced concrete last 50 to 100 years, saving scarce resources. Nigeria cannot continue to spend on recurring reconstruction. We must invest in durability,” Umahi stressed.
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