The recent deportations of Nigerians by the South African government brings to the fore the multitude of inhuman treatment meted out to Nigerians in foreign countries. In the principle of reciprocity, I believe it is time the Federal Government review Nigeria's Foreign policy not only with South Africa but with all countries.
Kudos to Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa for making this case loud and clear. Her position has always been crystal clear. Nigerians should not be mistreated in other countries.
I do know for a fact that Africans in India staying for more than 180 days are mandated to take HIV test.This does not apply to other nationalities. Anyone who is HIV positive must leave India.
It is interesting to not that even Cote d' Ivoire our West African Neighbors also ask Nigerians to produce yellow fever card. I once heard stories of Nigerians quarantined and even deported in Mumbai, India even when they had the yellow card.
This among other policies show the uneven treatment to Nigerians and Africans by developed and developing countries alike. If we do not value ourselves, No country in the world will treat us with value.
If you would like to know how many foreigners come to Nigeria, Take a trip to our deprecating Airports (Story for another day). It would amaze you how many foreigners come here. And they are here as expatriates. Living in posh areas and forcing up the prices goods and services. They earn huge salaries, accommodation, feeding, transportation. The least we can get is to be treated fairly.
Our relationship with other countries must be on the basis of fairness, mutual respect and the economic growth of Nigeria. The simple truth is no one comes here because the love Nigeria. They are here for what they can get. Pure and Simple!
It is time to review on what basis we call ourselves friends. So we can decide who truly are our friends.
Kudos to Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa for making this case loud and clear. Her position has always been crystal clear. Nigerians should not be mistreated in other countries.
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| Abike Dabiri-Erewa |
I do know for a fact that Africans in India staying for more than 180 days are mandated to take HIV test.This does not apply to other nationalities. Anyone who is HIV positive must leave India.
It is interesting to not that even Cote d' Ivoire our West African Neighbors also ask Nigerians to produce yellow fever card. I once heard stories of Nigerians quarantined and even deported in Mumbai, India even when they had the yellow card.
This among other policies show the uneven treatment to Nigerians and Africans by developed and developing countries alike. If we do not value ourselves, No country in the world will treat us with value.
If you would like to know how many foreigners come to Nigeria, Take a trip to our deprecating Airports (Story for another day). It would amaze you how many foreigners come here. And they are here as expatriates. Living in posh areas and forcing up the prices goods and services. They earn huge salaries, accommodation, feeding, transportation. The least we can get is to be treated fairly.
Our relationship with other countries must be on the basis of fairness, mutual respect and the economic growth of Nigeria. The simple truth is no one comes here because the love Nigeria. They are here for what they can get. Pure and Simple!
It is time to review on what basis we call ourselves friends. So we can decide who truly are our friends.
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