The Federal Authorities of Nigeria has applied automated verification programs for journey paperwork to fight migrant smuggling and bolster border surveillance.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, throughout a non-public screening of the infomercial documentary titled “Know Earlier than You Go: The Darkish Internet of Migrant Smuggling in Nigeria” in Abuja.
The documentary is a joint initiative by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the United Nations Workplace on Medication and Crime (UNODC), supported by the Authorities of Canada.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasised that Nigeria is set to strengthen its borders, improve journey doc integrity, and handle irregular migration.
“Nigeria’s borders have higher surveillance now, there’s enchancment in integrity of the nation’s journey paperwork and verification and authentication mechanism has been automated and delivered to the entrance burner when it comes to journey paperwork,” the assertion learn.
The Minister emphasizes Nigeria’s dedication to addressing its home challenges relatively than transferring them to different nations, he clarified the federal government’s stance, saying,
“Nigeria shouldn’t be as a rustic in exporting her liabilities to different nations of the world. We need to straighten issues up, we need to defend our borders, and we need to share belongings with the remainder of the world whereas we hold our liabilities right here. That’s the message, and it’s a message we’re not going again on,” he stated.
This highlights Nigeria’s proactive efforts to handle migration challenges domestically whereas fostering international collaboration on shared alternatives. It displays a strategic push towards nationwide improvement and international accountability.
“The Canadian authorities appreciates its partnership with Nigeria and congratulates the NIS for his or her stewardship and dedication to upholding efficient border safety,” He stated.
The documentary by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the United Nations Workplace on Medication and Crime (UNODC), goals to teach Nigerian youth on the dangers of irregular migration and trafficking whereas encouraging protected migration.
It additionally promotes collaboration with civil society organizations to fight human trafficking and smuggling of migrants successfully.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo famous that the initiative displays Nigeria’s dedication to aligning with international finest practices in migration and safety administration.
What it’s best to know
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) just lately performed a sensitisation marketing campaign in Rivers State to boost consciousness concerning the risks of unlawful migration, human trafficking, and migrant smuggling.
Nzekwe inspired Nigerians to pursue training or abilities improvement to thrive regionally whereas selling authorized journey via correct documentation.
The NIS is working with different safety companies to deal with this difficulty and educate communities concerning the dangers concerned.
