London riot: British Envoy assures of safety of Nigerians
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria Richard Mongomery has assured the large diaspora population of Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK) of their safety and security, while this assurance came following the recent disorder in a number of cities in the country.
Penpushing reports that Mongomery gave the safety assurance to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during a meeting in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
The British High Commissioner explained that 12 towns in total were affected by disorder, however, assured the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom that the government is doing everything possible to restore calm and normalcy to the affected communities.
Penpushing further reports that Mongomery stated that government has set up 60 special courts comprising of the London Police and Legal operatives to look into the criminal disorder, disclosing added that over 400 persons have been arrested in connection with the disorder.
The British Envoy expressed optimism that the United Kingdom (UK) system will sort things out very soon, emphasised that the country is home to people of different countries and races and will remain liberal to qualified persons to live, school and work there.
Penpushing also reports that he equally emphasized that the United Kingdom (UK) will seek justice against those who incite these acts with hatred and disinformation online, adding that the authorities will not accept discrimination or attacks against any community.
The envoy in similar development disclosed that about 430,000 visa applications by Nigerians were successful this year while advising visa applicants to apply by themselves and be circumspect of agents.
Penpushing reports that in response Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) acknowledged that in the midst of crisis no Nigerian has died or been affected so far.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) boss stressed that the commission is in touch with the Nigerian High Commission in London, the large diaspora groups and student groups and none have reported any casualties to date
Penpushing further reports that Dabiri-Erewa applauded the United Kingdom (UK) Government for their timely interventions, particularly the arrests made so far, and while reminding Nigerians of the travel advisory issued by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, advised Nigerians in the United Kingdom (UK) to stay safe and be cautious of their surroundings, particularly at this time.
Meanwhile, other present at the strategic meeting include the British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever, First Secretary Political Natalie Palmer, and some Staff Members of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM)
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