The Federal Government has received 103 Nigerians who were deported from Turkey over migration-related issues, such as expired visas and irregular migration. The deportees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where they were profiled by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). Some of the deportees reported being detained in Turkey for several months, with their passports seized by Turkish authorities. The NCFRMI has pledged to support the returnees through training programs aimed at reintegrating them into Nigerian society. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad and the need for improved diplomatic relations and transparency between Nigeria and Turkey.
Citations:
[1] https://twitter.com/GuardianNigeria/status/1807094960249807282
[2] https://www.icirnigeria.org/fg-receives-103-nigerians-deported-from-turkey-over-migration-concerns/
[3] https://guardian.ng/fg-receives-103-nigerians-deported-from-turkey/
[4] https://nta.ng/2024/06/29/fg-receives-103-nigerian-deportees-from-turkey/
[5] https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/29/japa-turkey-depots-103-nigerians-over-expired-visas-other/