The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria currently has about 840,290 visa overstayers in the country. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday, said the figure was derived from the country’s upgraded immigration tracking system, noting that the challenge is not limited to Nigerians abroad but also affects Nigeria significantly. According to him, “as of today, through our upgraded system, we have about 840,290 visa overstayers in Nigeria. “Effective governance is built on trust, and this administration will not take decisions that undermine Nigerians.
This agreement is not about exporting problems but about working with partners to solve a global challenge,” he said. ”“There is no provision anywhere that allows any country to dump prisoners or asylum seekers in Nigeria. That will never happen under this government,” he said. “Both Nigeria and the United Kingdom would bear the cost of returning their respective nationals, in line with international best practices,” he added. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to disregard misleading narratives, reiterating that the government remains committed to protecting national sovereignty while strengthening global partnerships.