The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the successful evacuation of over 956 Nigerians from Libya in the first quarter of 2025.
This rescue effort was made possible through a partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRMI).
In a statement on Monday, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols at NiDCOM, said the returnees included 683 females, 132 males, 87 children, and 54 infants and they were repatriated in six batches between January and March 2025.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, expressed concern over the continuous use of Libya as a migration route despite repeated warnings about the dangers involved while emphasizing, that Libya remains politically unstable and unsafe for migrants.
According to Dabiri, NiDCOM remains committed to protecting the interests, dignity, and fundamental human rights of Nigerians both at home and abroad, regardless of their socio-economic, ethnic, or religious backgrounds.
The commission also calls for increased collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, the media, and other stakeholders to raise awareness about the dangers of irregular migration
