Shun Irregular Migration Fraught with Dangers: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Seme Command Officers

Abiodun Obadayo I

The Comptroller, Immigration Border Patrol, Lagos, Adedeji Abiodun, has warned intending migrants to avoid illegal migration as such an action is associated with imminent dangers

The comptroller was speaking at the launch of a programme, ‘Passport to Safe migration’ held at Seme, Nigeria- Benin Republic border.

Adedeji noted that the safe migration project was an enlightenment campaign to educate Nigerians on irregular migration towards encouraging Nigeria to maximise the potential of migration, considering that the country is opportune to have a vibrant population with 70 per cent within the range of 40 years.

He said, “The desire to see people make informed decisions that will deter irregular migration and rather encourage regular migration is the delight of the NIS”.

Also speaking at the launching, Comptroller Dominic Asogwa said that travelling without relevant documents was a passport to death.

Asogha said, “There is no need trying to be smuggled into other countries and have your vital organs harvested when you can go through the right process. When you are smuggled, it is obvious that you may fall into the hands of organ harvesters who may harvest your vital organs”.

He described the programme as vital and helpful to facilitate smooth and regular movement of persons along the border.

According to him, the programme was not only relevant but also timely when viewed against the backdrop of the Ease of Doing Business initiatives embarked upon by the Federal Government, especially in the area of transparency, synergy and information sharing among security agencies and other stakeholders.