The Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Nigeria, Ms. Sharon Dimanche, has called for collective efforts to advance the validation of the revised National Migration Policy (NMP) 2025.
She made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during a high-level meeting aimed at validating the updated NMP and its integrated implementation plan.
Dimanche described the policy as an invitation for stronger collaboration and a holistic approach to improving migration governance, ensuring that no migrant is left behind.
“This milestone reflects Nigeria’s commitment to creating an inclusive, evidence-based migration governance framework that aligns with global best practices,” she said, adding that the meeting represented the culmination of months of work by various stakeholders.
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She noted that the revised National Migration Policy and its implementation plan build on past achievements and are aligned with key international frameworks, such as the Global Compact for Migration.
The updated policy, Dimanche emphasised, addresses critical issues including climate-induced displacement, migration governance, and diaspora engagement.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, represented by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State, stressed the importance of the revised policy.
“Many of the migration challenges we face today are not just economic but arise from the lack of systems that enable individuals to realise their full potential,” he stated.
