The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has reacted to the viral video of stranded Nigerian immigrants in Dubai that were allegedly chased into the desert.
The video was made by a Nigerian in Dubai and the Nigerian claimed they have been chased into the desert.
It should be recalled that Dubai authorities announced in July that Nigerians with expired visas should leave Dubai on or before August 17, 2020.
While reacting through her Twitter handle, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said that some Nigerians have refused to partake of the opportunity to return home.
She reacted further by saying the United Arab Emirates authorities had offered three free flights to airlift illegal Nigerian immigrants back home but some have declined the offer.
She wrote: ”UAE given illegal migrants March 1 to leave Extended till Aug 17 And UAE even gave 3 free flights . They’ve been returning (179 came in yesterday free of charge )but some still bent on hiding and breaking the laws. You shouldn’t stay illegally anywhere
“That video was five days ago. Once they realize they can get free flights, they go calling themselves to go sleep in front of the mission The illegal ones are affecting the legal ones negatively with such behavior . Pls let’s obey laws of other countries.”
