By Omeiza Ajayi
ABUJA — The Federal Government has identified misinformation and false promises as major drivers of irregular migration, warning that decisions based on misleading information can expose prospective migrants to serious risks and devastating consequences.
The warning was contained in a speech by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, at a Stakeholder Sensitisation and Engagement Seminar in Abuja on Wednesday.
Nandap, who was represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Visa and Residency, Dr Franca Usiwoma Nwanneka, said people migrated in pursuit of education, employment, safety and better opportunities, but stres...
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Misinformation, false promises fuel irregular migration — FG
Source: Vanguard News
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