Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, has revealed that there are currently 14,000 Nigerians living in Germany who face the risk of deportation.
According to Scholz, the alarming number is attributed to the significant increase in the number of Nigerians seeking asylum, many of whom lack proper identification cards.
Approximately 12,500 Nigerians are currently in a state of tolerance in Germany due to the Nigerian government’s reluctance to accept individuals without the necessary identity documents.
The Chancellor emphasized that Germany is eager to repatriate any Nigerian national who has exhibited good behavior.
He said during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja
“The current spike in Nigerians filing initial asylum claims in 2023 has sparked worries. Nearly 14,000 Nigerians might be deported, and the great majority of them do not have the necessary identification cards.
“We are prepared to collaborate in order to enhance migration.”
President Bola Tinubu in his remarks said his administration is willing to facilitate the return of individuals who are recognized as fellow citizens and have demonstrated good conduct.
Tinubu said:
“Nigeria is prepared to welcome them back ‘as long as they have behaved well,’ but only if they stand to gain something from it. Rather, we ought to cease providing the 640 million euros in development funding.
“If someone is a compatriot and has ‘behaved well,’ we are willing to accept them back.
“We’re prepared to collaborate in order to enhance migration.”
