Kano State has raised concerns over the repeated deportation of its residents and other northern citizens from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and Disabled Persons, Amina Sani-Abdullahi, in a statement to journalists on Thursday in Kano.
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Sani-Abdullahi said the deportations violate Nigerians’ constitutional right to live and work anywhere in the country without fear of persecution. She stressed that every citizen has the right to reside and seek a livelihood in any part of Nigeria, provided they do not threaten public peace or safety.
Highlighting the plight of those deported, the commissioner noted that some were held for over ten days under harsh conditions, fed only once daily, and subjected to degrading treatment. She described such treatment as unacceptable in a democratic society, emphasizing that Kano has always welcomed people from all over the country without discrimination.
The state government urged the FCT administration to end unconstitutional deportations and adopt more humane, lawful, and constructive approaches. Sani-Abdullahi also called for programs that empower citizens through grants, rehabilitation initiatives, and economic opportunities, emphasizing the need to strengthen national unity and brotherhood rather than undermine it.
