The Federal Government has said it now has the capacity to identify and apprehend foreigners who overstay their visas in the country.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said Nigeria has comprehensive data to track individuals who have entered the country over the past decade and determine those who have failed to comply with their visa conditions.
According to him, the development followed the establishment of an Integrated Operations Centre and a Network Operations Centre by the Nigeria Immigration Service
The minister assured that the government will go after foreigners who have overstayed their visas, adding that outside of the country, Nigerians are not being spared.
The minister also stressed the need for reforms across agencies under the ministry, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, to ensure services are delivered transparently and without corruption.
Tunji-Ojo said the goal of government institutions should be to protect citizens, particularly the most vulnerable in society.
