* 1,115 cases of irregular migration took place in Turkish
waters in first 9 months of 2019
The Turkish Coast Guard arrested 38,467 irregular migrants and
detained 56 human smugglers in the country’s waters in 2019.
In 2019, a total of 1,115 cases of irregular migration took
place in Turkey’s waters, according to information obtained by an
Anadolu Agency correspondent.
The number of irregular migrants recorded in the first 9 months
of 2019 increased more than two-fold compared to the same period
last year.
Irregular migration is the highest in September with 324 cases,
followed by August and July.
In the first 9 months of 2019, some 35 irregular migrants
drowned in sea.
Turkey has been a key transit point for irregular migrants
aiming to cross to Europe to start new lives, especially those
fleeing war and persecution.
The illegal migration trend gained momentum with the unrest in
the Middle East, especially since the beginning of the Syrian civil
war in 2011.
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Buhari noted that Nigerians in South
Africa represent some of the best human asset that Nigeria has.
“With your education and exposure to the world, you are at the
cutting edge of technology. I urge you to use your resources,
skills and enterprising spirits to help the development of
Nigeria”, he reiterated.
“ During my visit here, we have discussed these
attacks on foreigners and Nigerians, the authorities have expressed
their regrets and apologies over the incidents and have resolved to
take necessary steps to end this ugly trend in the interest
of our relationship”, he added.
Speaking earlier, the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Geoffrey Onyeama said Nigeria and South Africa have come a long way
and should be the engine and backbone for the development of the
Continent.
In his welcome remarks, the Nigeria High Commissioner
to South Africa, Kabiru Bala said there was need for the two
countries to meet annually to ensure the implementation of the
agreements signed by both countries to prevent such ugly incidence
in the nearest future.
The President of Nigerian Citizen Association,
South Africa (NICASA), Ben Okoli in his contribution, commended the
Federal Government efforts and support during the xenophobic
attack. He said the visit of the President has further boosted
their confidence and trust in the government’s resolve to ensure
the safety of lives and properties of Nigerians living in South
Africa.
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc.
Olamilekan Adegbite in his reaction after the town hall meeting,
said the agreement reached at the just concluded 9th Session of the
NSABNCB will open a new chapter in the relationship between the two
countries that will bring about peace and tranquility.