The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has revealed that over 956 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya, in the first quarter of 2025 alone.
In a statement released by the Commission stating that this rescue was courtesy of International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission For Refugees Migrants And Internally Displaced Persons Offices (NCRMI).
The six trips include 152 on January 28, 145,180 and 159 on February 11, 19 and 25 respectively while 144 and 176 came in on March 4 and 18 respectively.
NIDCOM Boss reiterated the Commission’s persistent advise to Nigerians to avoid dangerous and deadly migration routes such as Libya, a war torn country. dealing with many struggles
“Because of the delicate political situation in Libya, we countlessly caution Nigerians to avoid Libya as a pathway to Europe; not just Libya but other irregular routes
Dabiri-Erewa stressed that the Federal Government, will continually uphold the interest, dignity and fundamental human rights of Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, irrespective of their socio- economic, ethno-cultural or religious backgrounds.
Dabiri-Erewa called for collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, the media and other relevant stakeholders to join hands in raising awareness on the dangers of irregular migration.