Nigeria Integrates 17 Billion Migration Records, Finalizes Readmission Agreement with EU

According to a report by Vanguard News, the Federal Government has made significant strides in automating its migration processes by integrating over 17 billion migration records into an automated system. This integration is part of ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and streamline migration management. The report also states that the government has concluded negotiations with the European Union on a readmission agreement that took about a decade to finalize. This agreement aims to facilitate the safe and orderly return of Nigerian migrants who have been identified as ineligible to stay in Europe. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who spoke on the matter, did not disclose when the facility began operating or when the agreement will be officially signed. The integration of migration records and the readmission agreement are expected to reduce illegal migration, enhance border control, and improve the welfare of Nigerian migrants.

Source: Vanguard News