The Honorable Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), alongside the management team, appeared before the National Assembly Joint Committee on IDPs, Refugees, and Migrants to defend the Commission’s proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year.
During the budget defence session, the Honorable Federal Commissioner presented the financial plan, outlining key allocations and justifications for the Commission’s projected expenditures. The budget is aimed at addressing critical needs in refugee management, IDP resettlement, and migrant support services across Nigeria.
The session provided an opportunity for the NCFRMI team to highlight ongoing initiatives and future programs designed to improve the welfare of displaced persons, enhance reintegration efforts, and strengthen national migration policies. The Honorable Federal Commissioner emphasized the Commission’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and efficient resource utilization to ensure that vulnerable populations receive adequate support.
Members of the Joint Committee engaged in extensive discussions, seeking clarifications on various budgetary provisions.
The budget defence exercise is a crucial step in securing legislative approval and ensuring the smooth implementation of NCFRMI’s programs in 2025. The Commission remains focused on its mandate to provide durable solutions for refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons, contributing to national stability and development.
As the process continues, stakeholders remain optimistic about the approval and subsequent execution of the proposed budget to improve the living conditions of displaced persons and migrants in Nigeria.