Nigerian Students In Russia At Risk Of Deportation Due To NIS Issues

Nigerian Students In Russia At Risk Of Deportation Due To NIS Issues

Several Nigerian students, including those from Niger State, are reportedly facing imminent deportation from Moscow, Russia, due to their inability to renew their international passports. The issue is attributed to a reported shortage of materials for passport printing…… CONTINUE READING

The affected undergraduate students, alarmed by the situation, have reportedly contacted their parents, warning them of the possible deportation if the passport renewal is not resolved. It is understood that their green cards are nearing expiration, and attempts to renew them have been unsuccessful as the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Russia claims it lacks the necessary materials.

Parent Yakubu Tauheed Bina expressed frustration, noting that it would cost over N5 million for his son to return to Nigeria and renew his documents. In an interview with journalists in Minna, Bina questioned why the Nigerian Embassy in Russia has not addressed the issue and inquired about the federal government’s support for the embassy.

Bina urged both Federal and State governments to assist parents and other Nigerians abroad by ensuring timely renewal and issuance of passports to prevent the embarrassment of deportation.

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