The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Fee, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Wednesday, mentioned a further 250 Nigerians can be repatriated from the United Arab Emirates quickly.
The Federal Authorities had on Tuesday repatriated a complete of 190 Nigerians from the UAE.
The returnees have been acquired on the Nnamdi Azikiwe Worldwide Airport, Abuja at 05:57 by a mixed staff of presidency officers led by the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company.
In October 2023, the FG repatriated a complete of 542 Nigerians from the UAE.
Talking throughout a go to to the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Al-Shamsi, in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa said that NiDCOM intends to have interaction and sensitize Nigerians within the UAE to be good ambassadors of UAE and Nigeria.
An announcement by the fee’s spokesperson, Gabriel Odu, learn, “Dabiri-Erewa said that NiDCOM intends to have interaction and sensitize Nigerians within the UAE to be good ambassadors of their nation of keep and nation of origin, to excel in no matter they’re doing and by no means to neglect house. She added additional this initiative goals to foster higher understanding and compliance with native rules.
“She additionally disclosed that 190 Nigerians have been repatriated to Nigeria, with a further 250 anticipated to return quickly. She famous that the actions of people in a bunch nation can tremendously influence the general picture of their house nation. She additionally famous the position of Western media imperialism in perpetuating damaging stereotypes about Nigerians.”
Talking, the UAE ambassador to Nigeria said that his nation’s visa-on-arrival coverage was not solely cancelled for Nigeria however for all international locations.
The assertion added, “Al-Shamsi defined that the visa ban on Nigeria has been formally lifted. He confirmed that the Visa on Arrival coverage has been cancelled for all international locations, however assured that the brand new procedures are designed to facilitate tourism and guarantee travellers’ secure return.
“The Ambassador expressed his dedication to offering the very best companies for Nigerians, with the assist of the decided Nigerian authorities. He additionally acknowledged the UAE’s position in safely repatriating 96 Nigerians for free of charge.”
Marking his first anniversary because the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Al-Shamsi shared his optimistic impressions of Nigeria, describing it as a phenomenal nation with warm-hearted individuals who share comparable cultural, non secular, and ethnic backgrounds with the UAE.
He expressed his eagerness to proceed collaborating with NiDCOM to strengthen ties between the 2 international locations.
