The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, deported a total of 61 foreign nationals from the country in August 2024.
This is according to a report released by the Service detailing its achievements for August 2024.
NIS said the exercise is to address and curb the issue of irregular migration in the country.
The report partly read, “The NIS eased out 61 foreign nationals to address irregular migration. The new Visa Policy facilitated 8,352 Visas on Arrival.”
Recall that this is not the first time the Immigration Service has deported foreign nationals from the country.
The NIS had between 2020 and 2022, deported 70 foreigners from Nigeria.
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61 Foreigners Deported Over Irregular Migration, Says NIS
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