submitted 11 months ago by uzong
- The Canadian government rejected refugee protection applications from 13,171 Nigerians between 2013 and 2024, with 811 rejections in 2024.
- Nigeria ranked 5th among countries with the most rejected claims, with the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada granting refugee protection based on meeting the UN definition of a Convention refugee.
- Despite some Nigerians being granted refugee status in Canada, concerns have been raised about the impact of skilled professionals leaving Nigeria for permanent settlement in Canada, leading to brain drain and economic challenges for the country.
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