Coordinator of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, NIDO, in Guandong, China, Mr. Festus Mbisiogu, has called on the Federal Government to use its financial capacity to carry out enlightenment campaigns in major markets across the country against the dangers of engaging in sharp practices abroad.
Mbisiogu, who said this yesterday in a Telephone chat with our Correspondent from China , said the campaign is very imperative, adding that many potential couriers are ignorant.
He said these against the backdrop of the sentencing of eight Nigerians to death for armed robbery in the United Arab Emirate,UAE.
His words: “It very unfortunate and it would worsen our image in UAE. With this one, there will be more stringent policies which could affect Nigerians, who visit with good intentions. It is very unfortunate because it will affect those going for good purposes. It means that the immigration will be harsh on Nigerians coming to Dubai. I am pleading with Nigerians in Diaspora to be good ambassadors and stop battering our image.
“I learned that Nigerians are being arrested in Asian countries like China .Taiwan, Singapore, and Indonesia almost on a daily basis for the wrong reasons. If we don’t change we will continue to face harassment. The government should use its financial capacity to work with market leaders or town Hall meeting and speak to their members on the dangers of carrying drugs or accepting any parcel you don’t know its content very well and other dubious acts. “ A massive campaign should be done because some of the potential couriers are ignorant. Also Our host countries should not treat Nigerians like those questionable persons they have arrested. Many Nigerians are doing legitimate businesses abroad. “I am calling on Abike Dabiri to take the campaign to countries where such crimes are rampant.” Especially, China and Malaysia were over 1000 Nigerians-are awaiting trial some are awaiting executive
The Blue Diamond Boss noted that for a very long time the issue of narcotics trade among few Nigerian are being discussed without any proactive measures in reducing this ugly situation that have damaged our image abroad , Is high time Federal govt start putting more effort by creating conducive environment for industries to drive in turn create more job opportunity for Nigerian people or else we will continue to loss our young ones who are the future leaders of our dear country