The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has issued a cautionary message to Nigerians considering relocation abroad, commonly known as “japa,” to desist from such movement without proper documentation.
She revealed this during her visit to a shelter in Brampton, Canada.
Dabiri-Erewa stressed the importance of leaving legitimately and with proper documentation to avoid potential “unpleasant consequences.”
In a statement released by the commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa expressed sympathy for the Nigerians she encountered at the shelter.
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She urged those without proper documentation who are seeking asylum to reconsider, noting that the situation is becoming increasingly challenging in many countries.
Dabiri-Erewa underscored the risks involved in attempting to migrate without proper legal channels, stating, “It is just not worth it, more often than not.” #Japa