The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed readiness to support and welcome any Nigerians deported from the United States.

This position was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media and Corporate Affairs at NiDCOM, explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for overseeing the return of deported nationals, ensuring their safe reintegration.
It was gathered that the federal government has established an inter-agency committee to manage the process, facilitating necessary arrangements for Nigerians who may face deportation.
Balogun said, “The Federal Government has formed an inter-agency committee made up of representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NiDCOM, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) in preparation for any potential mass deportation of Nigerians from the US.”
He added that the commission has not received any information regarding the processing of Nigerians in the US for deportation.
Earlier report indicated that nearly 3,690 Nigerians in the United States are facing deportation as the Trump administration ramps up its crackdown on illegal immigration, according to fresh data released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A document compiled by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) revealed that, as of November 24, 2024, a total of 1,445,549 non-citizens are on ICE’s non-detained docket with final removal orders.
Among them, 3,690 are Nigerians, while an additional 1,454 Nigerians are currently in ICE detention and awaiting deportation.
According to ICE data, 772 of the 1,454 detained Nigerians were arrested for criminal convictions or pending criminal charges, while the remainder were detained for immigration violations, such as visa overstays.