The Federal Government has assured readiness to receive Nigerians facing deportation from the U.S. An inter-agency committee, including NiDCOM and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been set up. While no formal deportations have been confirmed, reports indicate over 3,600 Nigerians could be affected by ongoing U.S. immigration crackdowns.
The Federal Government has expressed readiness to receive Nigerians who may be deported from the United States due to ongoing immigration crackdowns. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, spokesperson for the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), confirmed that an inter-agency committee has been established to manage the situation effectively.
Balogun stated that the committee includes representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NiDCOM, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Office of the National Security Adviser. Their role will be to coordinate support and reintegration strategies for affected individuals should large-scale deportations occur.
While there is currently no official confirmation that Nigerians are being deported en masse, reports indicate that approximately 3,690 Nigerians in the U.S. face possible removal. The crackdown is part of intensified immigration enforcement efforts by the U.S. government, targeting individuals without proper legal status.
According to data from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), over 1.4 million non-citizens have final deportation orders, including a significant number from African nations. Mexico and El Salvador currently top the list of affected nationalities.
Last week, reports surfaced that hundreds of undocumented migrants had been detained, with some already deported via military aircraft. Concerns are growing over the fate of Nigerians caught in the U.S. immigration sweep.
The Federal Government has assured that it will monitor developments closely and provide necessary assistance to citizens affected by deportation proceedings. However, officials have not yet confirmed any specific return flights or deportation schedules.
