3,000 Undocumented Nigerians Seeking Asylum in Germany

Chioma Judith Ez, project manager at IRARA, revealed that around 3,000 undocumented Nigerians in Germany are facing significant hardships, including restricted movement and limited access to healthcare, often leading to arrests and deportation. The IRARA project is designed to assist these migrants through a voluntary return initiative, which aims to cushion the traumatic effects of their return and ensure safe landing and sustainable reintegration into Nigeria.

Roland Nwoha, director of IRARA Nigeria, emphasized that this initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen cooperation among institutions to ensure that migration contributes meaningfully to development. The project is funded by the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), and is implemented in partnership with the International Trade Centre (ITC).

The initiative includes support for job placement, entrepreneurship, and vocational training to promote economic self-reliance. Patrick Emokpa, the council secretary of Ikpoba Okha, urged community participation to assist returnees.