Nigeria Immigration Service Intensifies Efforts Against Irregular Migration in Edo State

Martins Moye, the Nigeria Immigration Service’s (NIS) Edo State Controller, has raised concerns about the increasing number of undocumented migrants entering Nigeria. Speaking at the NIS’s 2024 education campaign against irregular migration in Benin, Edo State’s capital, Moye highlighted the need to boost public awareness to curb irregular migration.

David Amanahu, a facilitator from NIS headquarters in Abuja, discussed Edo State’s historical involvement in irregular migration. He noted that, thanks to the efforts of the Edo State Command, the state has improved in the national ranking on irregular migration.

“The positive news is that Edo State is no longer ranked number one in irregular migration. Credit goes to the dedicated team in Edo who worked tirelessly to improve the situation,” Amanahu stated.

In a statement by Kemi Nandap, the Controller-General of Immigration, Amanahu added that the NIS is now prioritizing border control and migration challenges more than ever.