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The Chief of Mission for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Nigeria, Ms. Sharon Dimanche, has urged joint efforts to advance the validation of the revised National Migration Policy (NMP) 2025.

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She made this appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during a high-level meeting focused on validating the updated NMP and its integrated implementation plan.

Dimanche described the policy as a call for stronger collaboration and a whole-of-society approach to enhance migration governance and ensure no migrant is left behind.

“This milestone reflects Nigeria’s dedication to building an inclusive, evidence-based migration governance framework that aligns with global best practices,” she stated, adding that the meeting marks the culmination of months of work by numerous stakeholders.

Dimanche noted that the revised National Migration Policy and its implementation plan build on previous achievements and are aligned with key international frameworks, including the Global Compact for Migration.

She highlighted that the updated policy addresses critical issues such as climate-induced displacement, migration governance, and diaspora engagement.

Also speaking at the event, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda—represented by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State—emphasized the significance of the revised policy.

“Many of the migration challenges we face today are not solely economic but stem from the absence of systems that enable individuals to realize their full potential,” he stated.