Indications emerged yesterday that Nigeria would in turn impose a £20,000 visa bond on UK visitors if a planned £3000 bond on Nigeria pushes through.(cool!!!)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olugbenga Ashiru spoke in Abuja following a proposal by the United Kingdom to introduce a bond of £3,000. He said that the Federal Government will defend the interest of Nigerians on consular related issues with foreign countries.He also stated that Nigeria is yet to receive an official communication from the UK government.
“When we receive communication from them, we will study whatever proposal they are trying to do but I can assure all Nigerians that President Jonathan’s government will defend the interest of Nigerians by whatever means it can.’’
The House of Representatives Foreign Affairs committee kicked against the policy. Chair of the Diaspora Committee Abike Dabiri –Erewa asked Nigeria to adopt the principle of reciprocity if the UK insists on the visa bond from Nigerians traveling to Britain. She suggested a N5million bond for any Briton seeking Nigerian visa as a visitor.
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