The House of
Representatives, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ms. Nnena
Elendu-Ukeje, says the introduction of a 3,000 pounds visa bond for Nigerians
travelling to the United Kingdom would strain trade relationship between the
two countries
According to her “This policy will
not foster true relationship between Nigeria and the UK. It does not
promote the spirit of the Commonwealth either.
“The same British Government that
promised improved trade relations with Nigeria is introducing such a
discriminatory policy.
“It is a somersault, to say the
least.”
However, Elendu-Ukeje observed that
the policy appeared to be “a political issue.”
She explained, “The Conservative
Party wants to prove that they are serious about immigration matters. They are
doing this to win voters ahead of the next elections.”
But, she called on the Federal
Government to take urgent steps to register its protest before the take-off
date of the policy.
“We have to take proactive measures
to oppose this policy and by way of reciprocity because next time they will
increase this bond of a thing”, she said.
The lawmaker recalled that in 2008,
the British Government introduced £1,000 “fine” on travellers.
“They tried it first in 2008; today,
four years down the line, they are saying that it will be £3,000. What will be
the next figure if we don’t take proactive measures now?” Elendu-Ukeje
asked.
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Is the Queen broke or what? Why re they reaping ppl from other countries off? And after depositing the 3,000 pounds which they 'll definitely use to do business nd make profit out ur own money pending on when u re leaving their country.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wellcome developement though the amount is too small to prevent our politicians and other Public Office hoiders from going to enjoy their loots there.They saw it coming that is why most of them now prefer Dubai.
ReplyDeleteWill not shake the thievs in our nation,they will steal more money and travel
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