…vows stronger protection for migrants
The federal government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have called for greater investment in migration governance, stressing the need for policies that promote safe, orderly, and regular migration while protecting the rights and dignity of vulnerable people.
The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja during the fifth anniversary of the COMPASS programme, a multi-year migration governance initiative implemented by the IOM with support from the Government of the Netherlands.
Launched in 2021, the COMPASS initiative aims to strengthen migration governance systems, enhance cooperation among stakeholders, and address the drivers of irregular migration across participating countries.
Sharon Dimanche, IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, said migration had always been part of human history, but managing it in a safe, orderly and humane manner remained a shared responsibility.
