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The United Arab Emirates has deported 400 Nigerians, including 90 females and 310 males, sparking concerns over the increasing wave of deportations of citizens abroad who are trying to break their way out of poverty.
Upon their arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, the deportees were received by officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser, alongside other agencies such as the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, NAPTIP, and NEMA, in order for them to feel a little comfort and welcomed in their own country after the disruption in the journey of their lives.
This growing trend of deportations highlights the need for the Nigerian government to take immediate action to prevent chaos from occurring in the country.
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However, with the current economic situation—exacerbated by the fuel crisis and rising poverty rates—many citizens are seeking opportunities abroad, and now the deportation will cause a huge depression among the people.
Without a stable solution, the pressure on the Nigerian economy will increase, making it more difficult to address the issues that drive emigration in the first place, and it will take a lot before the people will accept their fate.
Given the circumstances, it is critical for the government to implement policies aimed at curbing economic hardship and providing support to those impacted by deportation through the creation of job employment and providing proper infrastructure to help the people.
Failure to do so could lead to worsening social conditions, further straining the country’s resources, and making living a hell for them.
