The Nigerian government has expressed its willingness to receive citizens who may face deportation from the United States following President Donald Trump’s intensified crackdown on illegal immigration.
According to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 3,690 Nigerians are among those with final removal orders, placing Nigeria second among African nations on the deportation list. Somalia leads with 4,090 citizens, while Ghana follows closely with 3,228.
Recall that Trump’s administration has been firm on immigration policies, implementing a series of executive orders aimed at curbing illegal migration.
One of his first major directives included an order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented migrants. The ICE report highlights that over 1.4 million non-citizens are set for deportation, with Mexico and El Salvador having the highest numbers.
For many undocumented Nigerians in the US, the crackdown has intensified fears of forced removal. Some have lived in the country for years, building families and careers, but now face an uncertain future as deportation proceedings accelerate.
Moreover, many immigrant advocacy groups have expressed concerns about the humanitarian impact of these removals.
With deportations looming, affected individuals are exploring legal options to fight their removal, while others brace for the possibility of returning home.
