Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora
Commission (NiDCOM), has warned Nigerians against travelling abroad without
proper documentation.
Dabiri-Erewa spoke on Thursday when she visited some
stranded Nigerians who violated Canada’s immigration laws.
The Nigerians, mostly youths, are currently living in a
shelter for asylum seekers in Brampton.
In a video posted on NIDCOM’s X account, Dabiri-Erewa said
the situation “really is not quite a pleasant sight to behold”.
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— Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (@nidcom_gov) November 23, 2023
CANADA: AVOID IRREGULAR MIGRATION, IT IS NOT WORTH IT- DABIRI-EREWA*
ABUJA: NOV. 23, 2023.
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians travelling abroad to go legitimately, and with proper… pic.twitter.com/tc4Z1DXRtL
“We pray and hope that they get out of this situation,” she
said, describing the majority of the asylum seekers as “young vibrant
Nigerians”.
The NIDCOM chairperson thanked the Nigerians who have been
supporting the illegal migrants, adding that the commission donated some items
and provided counselling to the stranded citizens.
“But the key thing is I hope you get out of this, but for
the next person planning to do this, it’s not worth it,” Dabiri-Erewa added.
During a counselling session, Bayo Adedosu, an immigration
consultant, asked the asylum seekers to put their trust in God.
“You will need to endure, don’t have any expectations, the
only expectation you should have at this point is God. Your case is in God’s
hands – all of you,” Adedosu said.
He also asked the asylum seekers to refrain from painting
Nigeria in a bad light while trying to process their papers.
Vivian Eruka, a pastor, who runs the Bethel food bank and
works with those in shelters, informed that the mayor of Brampton has promised
to make 800 more beds available and shelter.
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