by Dolapo Adelana
The Federal Government has advised Nigerians without compelling reasons not to visit the United States.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Monday said Nigerians should postpone their travel plans until the new administration’s policy on immigration is clear.
Dabiri-Erewa said the warning became imperative due to series of reports received by the office of the SSA.
“In the last few weeks, the office has received a few cases of Nigerians with valid multiple-entry US visas being denied entry and sent back to the Nigeria.”
“In such cases reported to the office, such affected persons were sent back immediately on the next available flight and their visas were cancelled.”
Dabiri-Erewa said “no reasons were given for the decision by the US immigration authorities.”
The Presidential aide said the statement “is only to advise Nigerians without any compelling or essential reasons to visit the US to consider rescheduling their trip until there is clarity on the new immigration policy.”
She, however, reminded Nigerians in the Diaspora to abide by the rules and regulations of their host countries and be good ambassadors of the country.
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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