The Edo State Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Martins Moye, has sounded an alarm over the growing number of irregular migrants entering Nigeria. He made this statement during the 2024 NIS enlightenment campaign against irregular migration held in Benin, the Edo State capital.
Moye emphasized the importance of public awareness in combating irregular migration and highlighted efforts by the NIS to address the issue.
Speaking at the event, David Amanahu, a facilitator from the NIS headquarters in Abuja, pointed out Edo State’s longstanding role in irregular migration patterns. He noted, however, that recent efforts by the Edo State Command have led to significant improvements, allowing the state to drop in national rankings for irregular migration.
“The positive news is that Edo State is no longer ranked number one in irregular migration,” Amanahu said, crediting the Edo team’s dedication in tackling the issue.
Delivering a message from the Controller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, Amanahu also emphasized the NIS’s strengthened focus on border management and migration concerns.
