NIDCOM and Turkey Enhance Migration Management Partnership

The Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the Turkish government are strengthening their partnership in migration management, as stated in a press release by NIDCOM's Director of Media and Public Relations, Abdur Rahman Balogun. During a high-level courtesy visit by a Turkish delegation led by H.

Nigar Burkan, discussions were held at NIDCOM's headquarters in Abuja to formalize a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ensuring the safe return and reintegration of undocumented Nigerians wishing to return home. The Turkish delegation disclosed ongoing consultations with relevant Nigerian institutions, including the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Immigration Service.

Approximately 350,000 international students are currently in Turkey, with 2,600 being Nigerians. NIDCOM's Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, welcomed the Turkish delegation and emphasized the need for awareness efforts to support Nigerians living irregularly in Turkey.

She also noted the importance of the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Turkey in addressing diaspora issues.