The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria’s significant strides in migration governance and disaster preparedness, as Vice President Kashim Shettima called for enhanced partnerships to address the humanitarian challenges facing crisis-affected regions across the country.
He stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the IOM led by its Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, at the Presidential Villa.
State House Correspondent Abdurrahman Jibrila reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima called for practical and inclusive solutions to the complex intersection of migration, poverty, conflict, and ecological disruption.
He decried poverty, illiteracy, and environmental degradation fuelling displacement and insecurity across several regions, urging the IOM to scale up support for gender empowerment and land reclamation efforts, particularly in areas affected by deforestation and displacement.
The IOM Nigeria Chief of Mission praised Nigeria’s ongoing efforts in migration governance and disaster preparedness, noting that the country’s diversity presents both challenges and opportunities for tailored interventions.
