The Federal Government has officially dismissed rumors suggesting that Nigeria has agreed to accept foreign deportees from the United Kingdom.
Providing a vital clarification, the Presidency stated that the new migration agreement is strictly limited to Nigerian citizens who do not possess the legal residency status required to remain in the UK.
This statement, issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, aims to halt the spread of widespread misinformation regarding the pact signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit.
According to the official brief, Nigeria is not obligated to take back individuals who are not its own nationals.
The deal, executed by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, focuses on a structured system for the dignified return and reintegration of Nigerians.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized that the process includes secure travel documentation and strict identity verification to protect Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Furthermore, the framework ensures the humane treatment of returnees, including special protections for those identified as victims of human trafficking.
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