German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed worry over the likely deportation of over 14,000 Nigerians living in Germany at a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. This potential threat is partly due to an increase in the number of Nigerian asylum seekers, many of whom lack necessary identification credentials.<\/p>\n
Chancellor Scholz pointed out that approximately 12,500 Nigerians in Germany currently find themselves in a state of tolerance, primarily because the Nigerian government has been hesitant to accept individuals without the necessary identity documents. He expressed his worries about the increasing number of initial asylum claims filed by Nigerians in 2023.<\/p>\n
Scholz emphasized that Germany is ready to work closely with Nigeria to enhance migration policies and procedures. Additionally, he expressed Germany’s willingness to repatriate Nigerian nationals who have demonstrated good behavior and cooperation with the German authorities.<\/p>\n
In response, President Tinubu assured that Nigeria is open to welcoming back individuals who have conducted themselves responsibly and are recognized as fellow citizens. However, he suggested that development funding from Germany should be reconsidered to create a mutually beneficial arrangement for both nations. The conversation between the two leaders highlighted the complexities of migration and the need for collaborative solutions to address the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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