Statistics has shown that the total number of internal migration as at 2019 stands at about 720 million as compared to 272 million for international migration. Despite the high proportion of internal migration, international migration however gains the most attention due to the high risks involved. Speaking at the maiden edition of the Global Migration Summit, organized by the Journalist International Forum for Migration, JIFORM, stakeholders spoke on the importance of international migration to national development. They also called for the review as well as the creation of suitable migration policies in order to curb irregular migration. The highlight of the event was the launch of a periodic magazine by JIFORM, as well as presentation of awards to some of the stakeholders for their outstanding performance. The event is themed: Migration: The Economy, Human Security and Diaspora Value.
