Ronald D. Kayanja

Mohammed volunteered as a hygiene promoter in his community in Sumsumma, Damaturu, because he saw how poor hygiene had affected his community. Driven by a desire to make a difference, he received training from IOM with support from the Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (NHF). He began going from house to house, educating families about good hygiene, safe water handling, and the dangers of poor sanitation. Today, Mohammed proudly sees the impact of his efforts and remains hopeful for a future where good hygiene is fully adopted across his community.

25 years of impact in Katsina State! As part of #IOMat25 celebrations, @IOM_Nigeria honoured 25 community peace champions & key partners driving peace, stability & social cohesion in the country’s North-West region. #IOMNigeria25 #25Years25Lives

Creating safe, regular, and dignified pathways for young Nigerians looking to move abroad is critical for the next 25 years. IOM Nigeria's Chief of Mission, @DimancheSh believes that beyond raising awareness about the extreme dangers and risks of irregular migration, the key is in establishing strengthened systems. "It's important to create systems that are well strengthened that can facilitate and serve Nigerians who want to leave the country—they should live in a more safe and dignified way," she said. She also points to the opportunity in leveraging Nigeria’s "huge diaspora community out there who are well skilled" to fuel national development. Where do you think we should start: fixing local systems or tapping into global networks?

Partnerships with academia can help shape how migration is understood, discussed and communicated. Recently, IOM and @pau_nigeria's School of Media and Communication signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration on migration communication, research, media education, and professional development in Nigeria. This partnership is set to support the next generation of communication professionals in raising awareness and shaping public understanding of migration. 🔗 tinyurl.com/57pxbdfr

Being prepared starts at the point of entry. On Friday, we and our partners were at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, assessing preparedness for Ebola and other infectious diseases. The visit looked at screening, infection prevention and control, and operational readiness to identify gaps and strengthen response capacity. Together with Port Health Services, @NCDCgov and other partners, IOM continues to support stronger preparedness at Points of Entry.

IOM Nigeria @ 25 Highlights📸 Together with government counterparts, donors, partners, and communities, we reflected on a journey marked by impact, innovation, and partnerships. We celebrated the legacy built over the past 25 years, one defined by lives transformed, communities strengthened, and opportunities created for people across Nigeria. Relive the moments that marked a milestone and launched a bold vision for the future👇 #IOMNigeria25 #25Years25Lives

Yesterday, IOM, together with partners, handed over essential Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) supplies to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja to support Nigeria’s preparedness and response to Ebola (BVD). Supported by the US GHSD project, the donation includes face masks, gloves, thermometers, hand sanitiser dispensers and other critical supplies. We continue to work closely with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to strengthen national health security.