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The Federal Government has called on the United States to adhere to international conventions when repatriating Nigerian immigrants, ensuring their dignity and allowing them time to settle personal affairs before deportation.

Concerns Over Deportation of Nigerians

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this appeal during a meeting with US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., at her office in Abuja.

She expressed concerns over reports that 201 Nigerians were currently held in US immigration camps, with 85 already cleared for deportation.

"We urge the United States to respect international repatriation protocols and ensure that affected Nigerians have the opportunity to retrieve their assets and return with dignity," she stated.

Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu further emphasized the importance of fair treatment, particularly for those who have not committed any criminal offenses.

Visa Policy and Nigerian Students in the US

The minister also urged the US government to reconsider any plans to suspend the Drop Box Visa System, which many Nigerians rely on for easy visa renewal. She requested an official statement to clarify the US position.

In addition, she raised concerns about the future of Nigerian students in the US and the uncertainty surrounding USAID programs, stressing the need for continued bilateral cooperation.

US Response and Trade Relations

In response, Ambassador Mills reassured the minister that the Drop Box Visa System had not been suspended but was under review.

Regarding deportations, he clarified that individuals being repatriated would be returned to Lagos, with priority given to those convicted of crimes or violating immigration laws.

On trade relations, the US envoy highlighted the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in September and encouraged Nigeria to push for its renewal.

He reaffirmed the United States' commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Nigeria.

Crackdown on Illegal Immigration

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identified 3,690 Nigerians among nearly two million non-citizens slated for deportation under President Donald Trump’s istration’s immigration policies.

The Federal Government continues to engage with US authorities to ensure that deportation processes align with international standards and that Nigerian nationals are treated fairly.

Source: The Bureau Newspaper

Deportation is a due-process deem fit by internal affairs.



Seniorwriter

This Bianca lady is trying.

Legendhero...
Why is Abike Dabiri crying?

Killerofpigs:
Legendhero...
Why is Abike Dabiri crying?

Stop all these sentiment whipping tactics.

......and what can NIgeria government do? 🤔

Bianca too like to snap pictures.

Her response sound more matured and better than those lazy South American leaders that sound as if they hate their own citizens.

You should rather be preparing on how to receive the pending deportees.

What plans do you have for them?

Nigeria government should just sanction usa government.

okay

CHECK MY SIGNATURE AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS TODAY.

You Nigeria, do you follow due process in anything you do??

From now on.. Nigeria should learn how to secure it's borders. Government should have all information of who and who enter and leave the country.

Nigerian type of due process is bunch of corruption, America under trump is a no nonsense government, if you dnt have documents on your stay in America you re going home or be dumped in the pacific

That is best thing to do they will suffer.

Esama:
Nigeria government should just sanction usa government.

I

Esama:
Nigeria government should just sanction usa government.

Truly na Yoruba people major for that list .. Hahahahahaha… no matter how dem wan do.. they will all be deported

Tinubu Yoruba government think say USA na his foolish government

If na Igbos plenty for that list 🤣… by now the tribalist woman abuke for don the yarn corn

Any e dey happen to Nigerians outside this shores .. na Yoruba e dey be..
South Africa peace went on rescue.. Yoruba major

Malaysia.. same

India .. same

Saudi.. same

Now USA.. Haba!!!

Uk.. same..


Una no go tire!

I urge US government not to listen to anything that comes for Tinubu's government

They didn't follow protocol before overstaying their visas. Ship them back home ASAP.

royalamour:


Stop all these sentiment whipping tactics.

When e reach Yoruba.. una go speak English

Very funny people

Na Yoruba names dey there..

No worries I go soon am..

Ydint we have Americans to deport from Nigeria y only us deporting Nigerians?

Odin13:
Truly na Yoruba people major for that list .. Hahahahahaha… no matter how dem wan do.. they will all be deported

Tinubu Yoruba government think say USA na his foolish government

E be like say one Yoruba man don fvck your woman on your matrimonial bed because this your tribal obsession is just too crazy.

Children of PitObi wey lose election sef no wail reach you.

I learnt you are claiming to be a Northerner instead of a pan headed sadeast man that you are.

No worry, you go dey las las.

JikSneh:
I urge US government not to listen to anything that comes for Tinubu's government

No government listens to the Yoruba government

A government that pays other leaders to visit their country
🤣

Very funny and anyhow humans

Food Don Done for ministry of foreign affairs and other parastatals under it

Or go to court

🤣🤣

Odin13:


No government listens to the Yoruba government

A government that pays other leaders to visit their country
🤣

Very funny and anyhow humans

Funny enough! ..we dont get due process on screwing us daily by the same government people ..🤔

Mumu FG

OK

Killerofpigs:
Legendhero...
Why is Abike Dabiri crying?

Clown 🤡

Tjra:

E be like say one Yoruba man don fvck your woman on your matrimonial bed because this your tribal obsession is just too crazy.

Children of PitObi wey lose election sef no wail reach you.

I learnt you are claiming to be a Northerner instead of a pan headed sadeast man that you are.

No worry, you go dey las las.

Gibberish

Next!

Let them deport them
Most are probably on social media wailing and crying until they need the Nigerian govt.