Nigerians from all walks of life have continued to react to the
introduction of a new visa policy by the British government, with many
describing it as discriminatory and unacceptable.
The policy requires Nigerians travelling to the United Kingdom to
produce a cash bond of N730,000 (3,000 pounds, $4,600 or 3,500 euros)
before they enter the UK, as they were among country nationals deemed to
pose a “high risk” of immigration abuse.
The Presidency and the National Assembly have also reacted.Yesterday,
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru, assured all
Nigerians that “the Jonathan government will defend the interest of
Nigerians by whatever means we can. So, when we get their proposal, we
will study it and we will see how we can guide the ordinary Nigerians,”
Ashiru said.
Also, House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, has also
condemned the new British visa policy, saying it is discriminatory and
unacceptable.
Chairman of the committee, Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje, in a statement
issued in Abuja, said such policy was not in the best interest of
Nigeria and Nigerians.
“This is totally discriminatory and unacceptable. It is targeted at non-white Commonwealth”, she said.
What is your take on this latest development? Do you agree with Ukeje
that the new UK visa policy is discriminatory? Should the federal
government come up with a counter policy? Will it curtail the influx of
Nigerians to the UK?
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