The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, has been invited by the House of Representatives for questioning, on issues bothering on the continued maltreatment of Nigerians in the Diaspora, especially the United Arab Emirates.
The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, told newsmen over the weekend, during the commissioning of a sports and educational facility, in Awe town, adding that the welfare of Nigerians living abroad matters to the lawmakers.
Expressing concerns about the maltreatment of Nigerians outside the country, Hon. Akande-Sadipe said that the Minister owes the nation an explanation on what is happening to citizens of the country in the diaspora.
She expressed concerns that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was not doing enough yet to get Nigerians respected in their various places of abode abroad.
She said, “The key issue right now is the UAE. We have invited the Minister of Foreign Affairs to come and tell us what is happening to Nigerians in the Diaspora, especially in the UAE. When we get this update, we will know the way forward from there.”
The member representing Oluyole federal constituency in the House of Representatives promised Nigerians that the House will not sweep the matter under the carpet, but pursue it to a meaningful end.
She added, “In spite of what is happening, I assure you that this matter will not end on the table of hearings alone. We will ensure something is done. You recall the matter of Temitope Ariwolo and other Nigerian girls, returned to the country. We played a huge part in that, success.”
Speaking on the facility initiated by the member of the state House of Assembly, representing Afijio state constituency, Seyi Adisa, Hon. Akande-Sadipe noted that it was evident that Nigerians could do a lot to support the government.
