- Abike Dabiri-Erewa Addresses Dangers of Perilous Road Journeys
- Thousands of Nigerians Face Hardship Abroad
- Nigeria Highlights Migration Crisis
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has raised a significant alarm, revealing that approximately 7,000 Nigerians are stranded in Libya as a result of irregular migration.
Eko Hot Blog reports she made the statement at the official launch of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)’s strategic plan for Nigeria, a three-year blueprint designed to address the country’s pressing migration challenges.
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Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the continued and alarming trend of Nigerians embarking on dangerous road journeys in pursuit of a better life, which frequently exposes them to exploitation, abuse, and life-threatening situations.
These perilous routes through the desert and into conflict-ridden areas like Libya are often controlled by smugglers and traffickers, who subject migrants to immense hardship, including forced labor, violence, and extortion.
The NiDCOM chairman’s comments underscored the critical need for a structured approach to migration management. The IOM’s strategic plan, developed in close consultation with Nigerian experts, outlines a framework to save lives, protect vulnerable people on the move, and create viable, legal pathways for migration.
By focusing on these priorities, the plan aims to reduce the incentives for dangerous irregular journeys and dismantle the networks that profit from human suffering.
Several ministers and government stakeholders attended the event and pledged their full support for implementing the new plan, recognizing it as a key component of a larger national effort to protect citizens and harness the positive potential of safe and orderly migration.
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