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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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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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