Nigeria's Federal Executive Council Adopts New Migration Policy

In August, the Federal Executive Council adopted the Revised 2025 National Migration Policy, representing a significant advancement in Nigeria's migration governance. This policy aims to create a more coordinated, responsive, and people-centered migration system.

It addresses critical migration issues while recognizing migration's potential contributions to national development, including skills enhancement, remittances, labor mobility, diaspora engagement, and economic opportunities. The policy is expected to support Nigeria's broader development goals by improving migration governance.

Humanitarian Correspondent Ruth Aguele provided an examination of the key elements of the revised policy and its anticipated benefits for the nation.