House of Reps Committee assures on positive response to challenges of Nigerians in diaspora
…Holds interactive meeting with Nigeria-American Coalition
Following the challenges of Nigerians living in the diaspora, the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs, has given assurance to enact laws that would respond positively to the challenges of diaspora Nigerians.
This assurance was given by the Chairman House Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Hon Sir Tochukwu Okere during a virtual strategic engagement meeting between the Nigerian American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) and House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs.
According to a release, which was signed by the National Spokesperson of NACJD, Hon Chidiebere Darlington Anyanwu CHYDON, Hon Okere had given assurance to Nigerians in diaspora of his Committee’s unrelenting efforts towards enacting laws that will positively respond to the yearnings of Nigerians living in diaspora.
Continuing, he also promised to work with relevant agencies of government to ensure full implementation of all their demands.
Earlier in his speech, Chiarman of Nigerian American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD), Prof Eddie Oparaoji outlined the numerous challenges facing Nigerians living in the diaspora.
The challenges according to Prof Oparaoji include, Consular assistance, Diaspora voting, Enhanced diaspora remittances and timely evaluation of Nigerian citizens in the cases of xenophobic attacks among others.
Other dignitaries at the meeting, which was moderated by NACJD Secretary, Dr Chijike Ndukwu, are House of Representatives Diaspora Affairs Committee members, Prof Mrs Viola Onwuliri, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Sunny Ogunewe, the House Committee’s consultant, and members of USA Chamber of Commerce among others.
