The United States has begun deportation proceedings for Nigerian nationals, with 85 individuals set to arrive in Lagos while 116 others remain in detention.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has expressed concerns over the process, calling for a more humane and transparent approach.
In a statement released by her media aide, Magnus Eze, on Sunday, Odumegwu-Ojukwu revealed that about 201 Nigerians are currently detained in U.S. immigration centers, with 85 already cleared for deportation. She emphasized the need for adherence to international guidelines in handling these cases.
Reaffirming the government’s stance, the minister took to her official X account on Monday, posting an update titled “US Deportations Begin.”
The Nigerian government continues to advocate for diplomatic engagement to ensure the rights and dignity of its citizens are upheld throughout the deportation process.
