By Ngozi Onyeakusi– The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with International Organisation for Migration is conducting a pilot survey on the above named subject matter in Edo, Delta, Lagos and Imo states.
According to a statement from the bureau, the main objective of the study is to identify the level of awareness of perception of intending and returned migrants on dangers of irregular migration outside Nigeria.
Specific objectives of the survey include;
1. To provide baseline data on intending and returned migrants in Nigeria
2. To provide up –to –date information on the awareness and perception of intending migrants on dangers of irregular migration
3. To generate quality data on experiences of returned migrants for the purpose of rehabilitation and re – integration
4. To identify steps taken by government to return, rehabilitate and re – integrate returned migrants in Nigeria.
5. To make evidence based recommendations that would help curb the phenomenon of irregular migration in Nigeria
NBS data collectors are currently in the selected pilot states to collect the required raw data from the selected respondents. The data collection exercise will last for twelve days starting from 12th of August, 2020. We appeal to the selected respondents to give the required information to our data collectors as their cooperation is necessary for the smooth conduct of the survey.
For further information, please contact Mr Ademola Adeghie of the Department of Demography and Social Statistics of National Bureau of Statistics through the telephone number: 08032190402.