The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has raised concerns over the fate of thousands of Nigerians stranded in Libya.
Dabiri-Erewa, who spoke on Tuesday night at the launch of the International Organisation for Migration’s (IOM) Strategic Plan for Nigeria (2025–2027) in Abuja, revealed that about 7,000 citizens remain trapped in the North African country.
“In 2025, people are still risking their lives through the desert only to die. As we speak, 7,000 Nigerians are stranded in Libya,” she lamented, stressing the dangers of irregular migration despite years of awareness campaigns.
She urged stronger collaboration among government agencies and stakeholders to tackle the root causes of irregular migration and create safer opportunities for youths.
Also speaking, IOM Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, described the new strategy as nationally owned and inclusive.
“This is not just IOM’s plan for Nigeria; it is Nigeria’s plan supported by IOM. It was developed through consultations and shaped by national priorities,” Dimanche said.
She called on government institutions, civil society, and partners to ensure full implementation, adding that accountability would be key in measuring progress in the years ahead.
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