The Nigerian government is taking a big step to bring home thousands of its citizens who are stuck abroad. On Friday, Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, announced that about 15,000 Nigerians will soon be repatriated from countries like Cameroon, Niger, and Chad.
These are people who left for different reasons. Some were fleeing violence. Others were chasing economic opportunities. Many found themselves stranded, living in makeshift camps or on the margins of foreign societies. Some are victims of trafficking. Some are just lost in bureaucratic limbo. But all of them, Ahmed said, deserve the chance to come home.
The government says it’s working with international partners and regional authorities to make the process safe and dignified. It’s not just about bringing people back. It’s about giving them something to return to. Plans are in place to help with housing, employment, and reintegration into society.
This move is part of a broader push by the Tinubu administration to address the humanitarian crises facing Nigerians both at home and abroad. In a time when many citizens feel forgotten, the promise of return brings a rare sense of hope.
“Every Nigerian matters,” Ahmed said. “No matter where they are”
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