New UK Visa Policy

Nigerians from all walks of life have
continued to react to the introduction of a
new visa policy by the British government,
with many describing it as discriminatory
and unacceptable.
The policy requires Nigerians travelling to
the United Kingdom to produce a cash
bond of N730,000 (3,000 pounds, $4,600
or 3,500 euros) before they enter the UK,
as they were among country nationals
deemed to pose a “high risk” of
immigration abuse.
The Presidency and the National Assembly
have also reacted.Yesterday, the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Olugbenga Ashiru, assured
all Nigerians that “the 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.
Also, House of Representatives Committee
on Foreign Affairs, has also condemned the
new British visa policy, saying it is
discriminatory and unacceptable.
Chairman 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.
What is your take on this latest
development? Do you agree with Ukeje
that the new UK visa policy is
Discrimination

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