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The Federal Authorities has known as on the US to stick to worldwide conventions when repatriating Nigerian immigrants, making certain their dignity and permitting them time to settle private affairs earlier than deportation.
Considerations Over Deportation of Nigerians
Minister of State for Overseas Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this attraction throughout a gathering with US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., at her workplace in Abuja.
She expressed considerations over experiences that 201 Nigerians had been at the moment held in US immigration camps, with 85 already cleared for deportation.
“We urge the US to respect worldwide repatriation protocols and make sure that affected Nigerians have the chance to retrieve their belongings and return with dignity,” she acknowledged.
Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu additional emphasised the significance of truthful therapy, notably for many who haven’t dedicated any legal offenses.
Visa Coverage and Nigerian College students within the US
The minister additionally urged the US authorities to rethink any plans to droop the Drop Field Visa System, which many Nigerians depend on for simple visa renewal. She requested an official assertion to make clear the US place.
As well as, she raised considerations about the way forward for Nigerian college students within the US and the uncertainty surrounding USAID applications, stressing the necessity for continued bilateral cooperation.
US Response and Commerce Relations
In response, Ambassador Mills reassured the minister that the Drop Field Visa System had not been suspended however was below evaluate.
Concerning deportations, he clarified that people being repatriated could be returned to Lagos, with precedence given to these convicted of crimes or violating immigration legal guidelines.
On commerce relations, the US envoy highlighted the upcoming expiration of the African Development and Alternative Act (AGOA) in September and inspired Nigeria to push for its renewal.
He reaffirmed the US’ dedication to strengthening diplomatic and financial ties with Nigeria.
Crackdown on Unlawful Immigration
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recognized 3,690 Nigerians amongst practically two million non-citizens slated for deportation below President Donald Trump’s administration’s immigration insurance policies.
The Federal Authorities continues to have interaction with US authorities to make sure that deportation processes align with worldwide requirements and that Nigerian nationals are handled pretty.
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