Nigerian Government Repatriates 190 Citizens from UAE, Solution preferred
By Emmanuel Sixtus
In a significant humanitarian effort, the Nigerian government has successfully repatriated 190 citizens from the United Arab Emirates. This underscores the country’s willingness to help those based abroad who are stranded.
This initiative, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marks a crucial response to the increasing socio-economic challenges faced by Nigerians living abroad.
In recent months, numerous reports have highlighted the difficulties encountered by many Nigerians in the UAE. Economic downturns and stringent immigration policies have worsened the situation, leaving many without jobs and in precarious living conditions.
Recognizing the severity of these issues, the Nigerian government launched an emergency repatriation plan to bring back its citizens.
The repatriation process was meticulously coordinated between the Nigerian Embassy in the UAE and relevant authorities in Nigeria.
Special flights were arranged to transport the returnees, ensuring their safe and dignified journey back home. Upon arrival, the repatriated citizens were received by government officials and provided with essential support, including medical check-ups and temporary accommodation.
This repatriation underscores the Nigerian government’s commitment to the welfare of its citizens abroad. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its dedication to assisting Nigerians in distress, ensuring that their rights and dignity are upheld, regardless of where they reside. The government has also pledged to continue monitoring the situation of Nigerians in other countries and to provide necessary assistance when needed.
While this repatriation effort is a significant achievement, it also highlights the broader challenges faced by the Nigerian diaspora. The government is now focusing on long-term strategies to support Nigerians abroad, including better consular services, improved bilateral relations with host countries, and programs to help returnees reintegrate into society.
The situation of Nogerians in UAE got worse after immigration law was changed, and Nigerians faced difficulties to excel.
The two countries have a normal bilateral relation, but the influx of Nigerians to the country had a negative effect and painted bad image of the migrants from Nigeria.
Usually, Nigerians face criticisms for their attitude in foreign countries and are often seen as criminals due to the high rate of crimes associated with its citizens.
In Diaspora, many Nigerians are homeless, with those wanting to come back home lacking the funds needed to make a trip back home.
The idea of helping Nigerians stranded in foreign countries has been hailed by nongovernmental groups.
The influx of Nigerians into other countries is because of the harsh economic situation of the country. The effort to make a living forces citizens to seek greener pasture elsewhere.
In most cases, what they expected abroad was not what they saw, and due to the disappointment, they get stranded.
Repatriation has been the main focus of successive administrations. But analysts are critical of the government of Nigeria.
Our reporter following the development noted that Nigeria itself has a problem that should be solved to stop the exit of citizens.
“If you take a closer look at the number of people leaving the country, you will see that there is a problem somewhere. Nobody wants to stay in a country that is economically crippled. They want to go somewhere they can survive, but eventually, things fell apart, ” He said in response to the repatriation.
