Director-General, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to partnering with the Federal Government and stakeholders in implementing migration reforms that will engender dignity and economic growth.

Oyerinde stated this during the Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Workshop on Expatriate Quota Reform, New Visa Regime and Post-Amnesty Programme held in Kano State.

According to him, the Association remains committed to fostering an economy where law, enterprise, and opportunity coexist. He noted that the Association was open to collaborating with stakeholders to transform the post-amnesty process into a model of structured inclusion, turning compliance into confidence and sustainable development for Nigeria and the wider African continent.

He disclosed further that the post-amnesty programme intersects meaningfully with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by allowing for more unrestricted movement of goods, services, and persons across Africa.

“Nigeria, the continent’s largest economy, must lead by example, demonstrating that lawful mobility and economic opportunity can coexist within a secure and predictable policy environment. For the private sector, the post-amnesty programme is both timely and necessary. It ensures employers operate within clear legal parameters, protects enterprises from liability, and enhances workforce integrity.

“It also contributes to enterprise sustainability by aligning workforce planning with national immigration frameworks. NECA stands ready to collaborate with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in providing continuous engagement, capacity-building, and advocacy to ensure that this policy achieves its intended goals,” he said.