As part of efforts to combat irregular migration and enhance national security, the Federal Government has deported 828 illegal immigrants in 2024.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this at a media parley in Abuja.
Highlighting the government’s achievements, the minister stated that in the last one year, 137 victims of trafficking were intercepted, and in 2024 alone, 828 foreigners were repatriated by the Nigerian Immigration Service.
As part of broader reforms, the government implemented measures to modernised border operations and immigration systems.
These include integrating Nigerian passports into the International Civil Aviation Organisation Public Key Directory, allowing seamless verification worldwide.
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