President Buhari Urges Nigerians to Stay Home and Boost Local Economies

President Muhammadu Buhari advised Nigerians migrating abroad to remain within their home countries to strengthen local economies. He emphasized that attempting to cross the Sahara Desert or Mediterranean Sea risks lives and leads to stigmatization as illegal migrants.

Buhari noted Nigeria has already repatriated thousands of citizens stranded in Libya, urging them to contribute economically without endangering themselves.

The President also highlighted the need for security cooperation in the Sahel, agricultural reforms, and renewed bilateral ties with another nation.

President Muhammadu Buhari instructed Nigerians migrating overseas to stay within their home countries to enhance local economic conditions. He cautioned that crossing the Sahara Desert or Mediterranean Sea risks lives and results in being labeled illegal migrants.

Nigeria has repatriated thousands of citizens previously stranded in Libya, according to President Buhari, who urged them to improve their economies locally without risking their safety.

Buhari stated that some migrants remain across the continent armed and causing instability, noting Nigeria is taking steps to address this issue.

The President also called for security collaboration in the Sahel, agricultural reforms, and renewed bilateral relations with another country.