Nigeria Rejects US Pressure on Venezuelan Deportees.
On July 11, 2025, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar criticized the US for urging African nations, including Nigeria, to accept deported Venezuelan migrants—some reportedly ex-prisoners . Speaking at the BRICS summit in Brazil, Tuggar said Nigeria, with over 230 million citizens, cannot take on the humanitarian burden given its domestic challenges .
This request reportedly came during a White House meeting addressing US immigration policy, where several African leaders were asked to provide "dignified, safe and timely transfer" of migrants . Tuggar stated unequivocally that Nigeria lacks capacity and resources to support the incoming deportees .
This incident underlines increasing tension between Nigeria’s pursuit of domestic stability and compliance with US-led diplomatic initiatives. It reflects a broader debate on sovereignty, regional resource constraints, and global migration responsibilities.
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