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FG Pushes for Stronger Implementation of Nigeria’s Migration Policies

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The Nigerian Federal Government seeks stronger implementation of its existing migration policies, identifying weak execution as the primary challenge.
  • Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Dingyadi, stressed the need for practical action beyond policy formulation, particularly from organizations like NECA.
  • The government highlighted the reliance on donor funding for migration initiatives and called for private sector participation, emphasizing the interconnectedness of migration and employment.

Nigeria's Federal Government is taking a critical look at its approach to labour migration, recognizing that while policies are in place, their effective implementation remains a significant hurdle. The recent launch of a policy brief on employer participation in labour migration governance in Nigeria has brought this issue to the forefront, with officials emphasizing the gap between policy formulation and practical action.

It is very good to formulate policy, but one thing that is a challenge when we look at the dynamics of labour migration in Nigeria is the lacuna in the implementation.

· Sunday Onazi (representing Minister of Labour and Employment)This quote highlights the core problem Nigeria faces with its migration policies: a gap between creation and execution.

The Minister of Labour and Employment, represented by Sunday Onazi, a Deputy Director, pointed out that Nigeria has a number of migration-related policies. However, the challenge lies in their weak execution. This sentiment was echoed in the call for organizations like the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) to ensure their proposed migration policies translate into tangible results, rather than remaining mere documents. The Ministry of Labour and Employment, as the lead agency, is tasked with promoting regular and safe migration pathways, a goal that requires robust implementation strategies.

So I will challenge NECA that this policy should not only be formulated, but this policy should also be implemented.

· Sunday Onazi (representing Minister of Labour and Employment)This statement directly calls on NECA to move beyond policy drafting to practical implementation.

A key concern raised is Nigeria's heavy dependence on donor funding for migration initiatives. The government is actively seeking greater private sector involvement, particularly from bodies like NECA, to contribute practically to the funding and implementation of these crucial programs. This push for private sector participation underscores the recognition that migration and employment are intrinsically linked, with many Nigerians seeking better economic opportunities abroad. By strengthening the governance of labour migration, Nigeria aims to ensure that its citizens can pursue these opportunities safely and regularly, while also benefiting the national economy.

And it is also important to note that the ministry has formulated the National Policy on Labour Migration, which is the working framework for promoting regular pathways of migration in and out of Nigeria.

· Sunday Onazi (representing Minister of Labour and Employment)This highlights the existence of a national framework designed to manage migration effectively.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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