April 29, 2023

… Appeals to Egyptian authorities to kindly allow already traumatized travelers to transit

The Federal Government says About 7,000 nationals who are fleeing warring Sudan, including Nigerians are stranded at the Egyptian border.

This is according to the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

In a statement by Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit of NIDCOM he quoted Dabiri-Erewa as expressing concern over the plight of those affected.

“Dabiri-Erewa said over 7000 Nationals, including Nigerians, are not being allowed to cross the border into Egypt since their arrival late Thursday evening”.

“She added that The Nigerian mission in Egypt has been working tirelessly on this as the Egyptian authorities are insisting on visas by fellow Africans to transit back to their countries.

“She appealed to the Egyptian authorities to kindly allow the already traumatized travelers to transit to their final destinations in various countries in Africa.”