adminChairman of the committee, Nnenna Elendu-Ukeje, in a statement issued in Abuja, said such policy was not in the best interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.
“This is totally discriminatory and unacceptable. It is targeted at non-white Commonwealth”, she said.
Eledu-Ukeje said as a Committee on Foreign Affairs, the House of Representatives would take a “critical look at the policy” as it affects Nigerians and come up with a way forward.
Her comments follow weekend reports the UK government proposed Nigerians and nationals from several other countries pay £3 000 before they can secure a visa.
Minister of foreign affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru, said Nigeria was yet to receive any official communication from the UK government.
Ashiru, however, said Nigeria “will do everything within its means to protect its citizens from any harsh policy by any country.”
“We have received no official communication from the UK government. When we receive communication from them, we will study whatever proposal they bring and know what to do.
“But I can assure all Nigerians that the Goodluck Jonathan government will defend the interest of Nigerians by whatever means we can. So, when we get their proposal, we will study it and we will see how we can guide the ordinary Nigerians,” Ashiru said. — CAJ News.
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