The Nigerian Government has advised its citizens who are undocumented in Equatorial Guinea and can’t renew their permit to vacate the country immediately in compliance to the advisory issued by the government to avoid sanctions.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday issued by Head of Public Relations and Protocol Unit of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abdur-Rahman Balogun.
The Commission said the advice was necessary following a letter by the government of Equatorial Guinea on October 17, 2022, advising undocumented foreigners in their country to leave voluntarily or face government sanction.
“The attention of the Management of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has been drawn to a letter from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on the above-mentioned subject matter,” the statement said.
“A report by the Government of Equatorial Guinea on October 17, 2022, was issued, advising undocumented foreigners in their country to leave voluntarily or face government sanction.
“According to the report, this is aimed at curbing elements of sabotage and creating stability in the country of Equatorial Guinea.
“The letter also stated that obtaining one or two-year residence permit by foreigners goes between $410 and $620.
“As a Commission committed to the welfare of its citizens, we advise that Nigerians in Equatorial Guinea should renew their permit if possible, or apply to come back home to Nigeria, if undocumented, to avoid sanctions by the Government of Equatorial Guinea,” it added.
