The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to clampdown on irregular migrants in the country from August 1, 2025.
He disclosed this during a meeting with the Nigerian Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) earlier in the week in Abuja.
According to him, the federal government was giving a three months grace period to the irregular migrants starting from May 1.
“So by August 1, there will be strict clampdown on irregular immigrants in the country. We hope that people will take advantage of the three months grace period to regularise and subject themselves to established immigration protocols,” he said.
The minister also disclosed that the new Expatriate Administration System (EAS) would commence, effective May 1, after which enforcement would begin from August 1.
