Vice President Kashim Shettima has backed the migration of citizens from one part of the world to another, saying it is a major contributor to national and global development.
He said migration goes beyond crossover from one geographical location to another but is a system of fostering economic and social development.
He used the richest man in the world Elon Musk who migrated to America and other global figures to buttress his position.
Narrowing it down to Nigeria, the Vice President, said in the year 2022 alone the country accounted for $21.9 billion in diaspora remittances, representing 64% of all remittances in West Africa.
He listed this as a testament to the invaluable economic contributions of Nigerian migrants. In another perspective, the number two citizen also noted that Nigerian migrants have become global ambassadors who excel in technology, medicine, sports, creative arts, and other human endeavours.
