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The federal government has said it is yet to receive any
official communication from the United Kingdom (UK) over the plan to compel
first time visitors from Nigeria to deposit a £3,000 cash bond before they can
enter the UK. The money would be forfeited if the visitor overstays his visa
duration.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru,
said this Monday while fielding
questions during the 2013 Ministerial Platform to commemorate the mid-term
anniversary of the current administration in Abuja.
Ashiru added that Nigeria would respond ‘appropriately’ when
it receives a formal notification from the UK and gave the assurance that the
interests of Nigerians would be protected.
The new rule, which would take effect in November this year,
will target first time visitors from “high risk” African and Asian countries to
discourage immigration abuse.
Ashiru urged Nigerians not to flout the laws and regulations
of other countries to reduce the unnecessary burden of Nigerian missions having
to deal with the legalities surrounding incarcerated Nigerians.
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