The House of Representatives has asked the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, to appear before it for questioning, on
issues bothering on the continued maltreatment of Nigerians in the Diaspora,
especially the United Arab Emirates.
This is as disclosed by the Chairman, House of
Representatives Committee on Diaspora, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe while
speaking with newsmen over the weekend.
While expressing concern over the incessant maltreatment of
Nigerians outside the country, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe said the Minister owes
the nation an explanation of what is happening to citizens of the country in
the diaspora.
She expressed concerns that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
was not doing enough yet to get Nigerians respected in their various places of
abode abroad.
According to her, “The key issue right now is the UAE. We
have invited the Minister of Foreign affairs to come and tell us what is
happening to Nigerians in the Diaspora, especially in the UAE. When we get this
update, we will know the way forward from there.”
The Oluyole Federal Constituency representative promised
Nigerians that the House will not sweep the matter under the carpet.
“In spite of what is happening, I assure you that this
matter will not end on the table of hearings alone. We will ensure something is
done. You recall the matter of Temitope Ariwolo and other Nigerian girls,
returned to the country. We played a huge part in that, success”, Akande-Sadipe
said.
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