Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has appealed for a dignified process in the planned deportation of 85 Nigerians from the United States. During a meeting in Abuja with US Ambassador Richard Mills Jr., she stressed that those affected need sufficient time to organize their personal affairs and warned of the emotional and economic strain on families dependent on remittances. Odumegwu-Ojukwu also expressed concerns over the potential suspension of the Drop Box Visa System, which simplifies travel for genuine applicants, and highlighted uncertainty about USAID’s future in Nigeria. Ambassador Mills responded by confirming the Drop Box policy is merely under review, not suspended, and that USAID remains committed to healthcare and humanitarian efforts. He added that repatriated Nigerians would arrive in Lagos, with the first batch to consist of those with criminal convictions or those who violated US immigration laws.
Source: Nairametrics
