Nearly 3,700 Nigerians in the U.S. face deportation as Donald Trump enforces stricter immigration policies. ICE data reveals Nigerians among those with final removal orders. Social media reactions highlight fear and frustration, urging government intervention. The crackdown sparks debates on immigration policies and Nigeria’s economic challenges.
Thousands of Nigerians living in the U.S. without legal status are facing possible deportation under President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown. A recently released report from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows that approximately 3,690 Nigerians have final removal orders.
Trump’s administration has launched a large-scale deportation initiative targeting undocumented migrants, with military aircraft already used to expel hundreds of individuals from different nationalities. Mexico and Nicaragua currently top the list of deportations, with Nigeria also significantly affected.
Trump’s tough stance on immigration was reinforced through executive orders signed upon his inauguration, including halting birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. His administration has also declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, increasing military deployment to curb illegal crossings.
The news has sparked widespread concern among affected Nigerians, with many fearing imminent deportation. Social media is flooded with reactions, with some urging the Nigerian government to intervene, while others criticize those who overstayed their visas or entered illegally.
“This is a wake-up call for our leaders to create better opportunities at home,” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter). Another user expressed frustration, saying, “People risk everything to escape hardship, only to face uncertainty abroad.”
Nigeria’s government has yet to issue an official response, but analysts suggest the country may need diplomatic discussions to address the situation.