The federal government said discussions were ongoing on how 15,000 Nigerians stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad and other parts of the world would be returned to the country in safety and dignity.
The federal commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, disclosed this at a media briefing on Friday in Abuja.
Ahmed revealed that no fewer than six million people were displaced in Nigeria, while thousands of refugees are living elsewhere across the world.
“We have 15,000 Nigerians that want to return to the country voluntarily; we also have not less than 100,000 foreigners living in this country as refugees.
“All these are the responsibilities of the commission, to give them support,” he said.
While reiterating government’s tireless efforts to ensure safe return of the displaced persons, Ahmed thanked President Bola Tinubu for the support given to the commission and the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry.
The NCFRMI boss also disclosed that Nigeria would be hosting the first thematic meeting under its chairmanship of the Rabat Process, with more than 100 delegates from the 57 partner countries in attendance.
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