International Organization for Migration (IOM) and National Directorate of Emigration (NiDCOM) Join Forces to Improve Secure Migration Procedures
According to our latest report, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) are escalating their partnership to ensure secure, regulated, and well-managed migration while strengthening strategic diaspora connections.
During a familiarization visit to NiDCOM's Headquarters in Abuja, IOM's Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, expressed admiration for the benefits of secure migration during a meeting with Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Sharon praised NiDCOM's significant strides in diaspora engagement and migration management, noting Nigeria's outstanding influence in Africa's migration sphere.
"Migration, when the right measures are in place, is a powerful engine for sustainable development. We acknowledge the necessity and importance of the Nigerian diaspora and their vital contributions, specifically in the form of remittances, which account for the highest percentage in sub-Saharan Africa," she asserted.
Sharon underlined IOM's readiness to intensify their partnership with NiDCOM in areas that will further augment the government's efforts and keep the promise of safe migration alive. The 2022 remittance data she revealed points to Nigeria receiving $20.1 billion, representing 38% of Sub-Saharan Africa's total, demonstrating the significance of the diaspora's role in the country's development.
IOM and NiDCOM have been actively involved in the safe return and reintegration of stranded Nigerian nationals, especially during humanitarian crises.
Appreciating the visit and reaffirming NiDCOM's commitment to the collaboration, Dabiri-Erewa expressed interest in crucial points that require immediate attention and attention, such as:
"Reviewing and implementing Nigeria's Diaspora Policy, capacity development and training opportunities for NiDCOM personnel, study tours to boost institutional learning and exchange, joint awareness campaigns on the hazards of irregular migration, and staying updated with the Standing Committee on Diaspora Matters," she highlighted.
Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that migration should be treated as a developmental issue and expressed optimism that the union with IOM would continue to deliver positive outcomes for Nigerians both domestically and internationally.
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Insightful Tidbits:
The Unified Push:
This collaboration between IOM and NiDCOM follows a comprehensive and data-driven approach to tackle contemporary migration challenges in Nigeria. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), this partnership will strengthen migration governance, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and bolster measures to ensure secure and streamlined migration.
Backing the Future:
Nigeria's revised 2025 National Migration Policy and Integrated Implementation Plan provide a solid framework to address pressing migration matters in the country. These policies have been shaped with assistance from the UN Network on Migration and have already been validated, marking a critical milestone in coordinated migration governance.
Engaging Leaders and People:
The new IOM Chief of Mission, Dimache Sharon, engaged directly with NiDCOM leadership, reinforcing the collaboration's importance and exploring opportunities to build on past successful partnerships. This high-level engagement signals strong institutional commitment to enhancing migration management in Nigeria.
Joining Forces on the Ground:
Recent joint initiatives aim to strengthen relationships and operational mechanisms to provide practical support for migrants, boost data sharing, and enhance policy implementation at both national and state levels.
- Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman of NiDCOM, expressed admiration for the benefits of secure migration during a meeting with Dimanche Sharon, IOM's Chief of Mission in Nigeria, held at NiDCOM's Headquarters in Abuja.
- Sharon praised NiDCOM's significant strides in diaspora engagement and migration management, noting Nigeria's outstanding influence in Africa's migration sphere.
- In a statement, Sharon asserted that migration, when the right measures are in place, is a powerful engine for sustainable development and acknowledged the necessity and importance of the Nigerian diaspora and their vital contributions.
- The collaboration between IOM and NiDCOM will strengthen migration governance, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and bolster measures to ensure secure and streamlined migration in Nigeria.
- The partnership aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), aiming to deliver positive outcomes for Nigerians both domestically and internationally.
- Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that migration should be treated as a developmental issue and voiced her optimism that the union with IOM would continue to strengthen strategic diaspora connections, ensuring secure migration in Nigeria.
