7,000 Nigerian refugees voluntarily return home in 2026 – Minister

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, announced that over 7,000 Nigerian refugees voluntarily returned home from neighboring countries in 2026, as part of Tripartite Agreements. These returns were made possible by improved security conditions in certain areas, which created opportunities for refugees to repatriate.

Additionally, 14,000 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon have registered their intention to return home, and an agreement for the return of 2,000 Nigerians from Niger is being finalized. The Minister emphasized that the progress in security is enabling voluntary return and highlighted the establishment of Resettlement Cities in seven locations to support the phased closure of displacement camps under safe and dignified conditions.

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