Over 1000 Nigerians Stranded In UK Due To Fake Jobs — IOM

The UK has seen more than a thousand Nigerians fall victim to fake job opportunities

Over a thousand Nigerians have been duped by schemes offering foreign employment opportunities in the UK, according to the United Nations Migration Agency, International Organization for Migration (10M).

This came to light when the organization recommended Nigerians to obtain accurate information prior to beginning any migration process.

This was revealed to reporters by Laurent De Boeck, Chief of Mission at IOM, on Monday, December 18, 2023, in Abuja.

“There are some of them who lost over $10,000 only to be given fake employment letters, which allowed them to get visas.

“They get there, present the letters, and the organisations tell them that the letters did not emanate from the organisations. Over a thousand people are affected,” Boeck said.

Boeck continued by saying that 10M is collaborating with partners to repatriate thousands of people—including Nigerians—from Tunisia, where there is currently a travel ban.

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“In Kano, people are displaced within and there are others who have migrated, which is why our offices in Libya and Niger have more migrants originating from Kano.

“In 2023, 10M identified and supported 682 victims of trafficking, with a dedicated focus on vulnerable groups such as survivors of gender-based violence, persons with disabilities, and unaccompanied and separated children.

“Collaborating with the Federal Government of Nigeria, 10M facilitated the return of 4,431 Nigerians and supported their reintegration. A total of 2,855 individuals received reintegration assistance, engaging in socio-economic opportunities of their choice.

“IOM's Migration Health efforts in 2023, including over 260,000 Pre-Departure Medical Health Assessments diagnosing and referring 166 migrants with TB, administering 15,000 vaccine doses, and renovating three public hospitals, exemplified the organization's commitment to comprehensive healthcare,” he stated.