NIS Urges Action Against Fake Job Scams Fueling Trafficking
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a warning regarding the rise of human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and travel fraud, attributing these issues to fake job promises and misleading migration information. Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap, represented by Deputy Comptroller-General Franca Nwanneka, spoke at a Stakeholder Sensitisation and Engagement Seminar in Abuja, themed “Bridging the Information Gap: Promoting Informed, Safe and Regular Migration.” Nandap stated that while migration can provide opportunities for education and employment, misinformation can lead to serious risks for prospective migrants.
She emphasized that addressing these threats requires more than just border enforcement; it necessitates providing accurate and timely information to potential migrants. Nandap also mentioned that the NIS is enhancing its operational capacity through reforms and technology, but acknowledged that technology alone cannot solve the root causes of irregular migration.
She called for collaboration among various stakeholders to combat misinformation and improve public access to reliable migration information.
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