{"id":30,"date":"2026-05-27T14:40:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milestrip.com.ng\/?p=30"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:40:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:40:03","slug":"dont-leave-nigeria-without-valid-visa-passport-fg-warns-nigerians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milestrip.com.ng\/?p=30","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Leave Nigeria Without Valid Visa, Passport, FG Warns Nigerians"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/milestrip.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/19960572_passports1_pngb57156033b6e00517d17e271ef67045f.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milestrip.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/19960572_passports1_pngb57156033b6e00517d17e271ef67045f.png 650w, https:\/\/milestrip.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/19960572_passports1_pngb57156033b6e00517d17e271ef67045f-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against leaving the country without valid travel documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a public alert posted on X on Monday, DCI AS Akinlabi, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), stressed that such actions are illegal and expose individuals to serious risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It cautioned that all international travel must be carried out with a valid passport, visa (where required), and other approved immigration documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It noted that any attempt to bypass official procedures or use unauthorised border routes constitutes a violation of Nigerian law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NIS also raised concern over the growing use of fraudulent migration schemes, where criminal networks lure unsuspecting citizens, particularly young people, with false promises of employment, education, or better living conditions abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese schemes often result in forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation,\u201d the service warned, adding that no legitimate travel process bypasses established immigration procedures or official border posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members of the public were also advised to report suspicious activities to the nearest Immigration Service formation or other relevant security agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agency urged Nigerians to verify all travel and recruitment offers through official channels and avoid dealing with unregistered agents or individuals promoting irregular migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against leaving the country without valid travel documents. 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