Nigeria has clarified that its new migration pact with the UK strictly concerns the repatriation of Nigerian citizens without legal status and does not involve accepting foreign nationals.
The Nigerian Presidency has clarified that a newly signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom applies exclusively to Nigerian citizens lacking legal residency, dismissing reports that the country would accept foreign deportees. Senior Special Assistant Temitope Ajayi emphasized that the deal, signed by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, focuses on the dignified return of failed asylum seekers and visa overstayers while ensuring returnees retain future re-entry rights if they meet legal requirements.
He stated, “The Nigerian government is not taking back non-Nigerians. The UK government is not compelling Nigeria to take those who are not our citizens. This clarification becomes necessary because of those who have already revved up their misinformation machinery.” The framework includes provisions for secure travel documentation and identity verification to streamline the repatriation process for those without valid passports.
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