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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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AUDA-NEPAD CEO Highlights Collaboration as Catalyst for Africa’s Economic Competitiveness
Joel Ajayi
The Chief Executive Officer and National Coordinator of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, has called for stronger public-private partnerships to boost Africa’s global competitiveness.
Speaking at the High-Level Business Forum 2025 organised by the NEPAD Business Group Nigeria in Lagos, Hon. Abdullahi said Africa’s transformation will be driven by enterprise, not aid.
He urged governments to create enabling environments that foster innovation, industrial growth, and sustainable development.
He reaffirmed AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria’s commitment to working with private sector actors and development partners to deliver key initiatives in agriculture, ICT, manufacturing, and renewable energy under the AU Agenda 2063 framework.
The event brought together top business and policy leaders, including representatives from the African Business Roundtable, the Bank of Industry, the Africa Finance Corporation, and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, among others.
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