Federal Government Highlights Issues With Nigeria Passport’s Treatment Overseas

Federal Government Highlights Issues With Nigeria Passport’s Treatment Overseas

The Federal Government has criticized the disrespectful treatment of Nigerian passports abroad. Jibrin Baba Ndace, Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), acknowledged that while Nigeria faces challenges, the current treatment of its passport holders is unacceptable…….CONTINUE READING 

Ndace attributed this poor treatment partly to the negative narratives circulating online and in the media about Nigeria. He made these remarks during a visit to Deputy Governor Peter Odey in Calabar on Wednesday.

“When traveling with a Nigerian passport, one often faces disdainful treatment that is unworthy of their status. This issue is linked to the negative stories spread about Nigeria. While we may not be perfect, we are not as portrayed. We need to collaborate to present Nigeria’s true story amidst the social media distortions and misinformation,” Ndace stated.

He emphasized VON’s role in positively narrating Nigeria’s and Africa’s stories, both domestically and internationally. “VON is uniquely positioned to share Nigeria’s and Africa’s stories in multiple languages, including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulfulde, English, French, Arabic, and Swahili. It is crucial that we confidently and intentionally share the positive aspects of our nation,” Ndace added.

Deputy Governor Odey pledged the state government’s support for VON’s mission. He assured that Cross River State would collaborate with VON to highlight its activities and showcase the state to the world. Odey emphasized the need for VON’s active participation in promoting major events like Carnival Calabar and other significant projects of the current administration.