Nigeria: Govt Seeks Extension of Amnesty for Overstayed Nigerians in India
[Daily Trust] Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with trade, consular matters, education and cultural cooperation featuring prominently in discussions between their foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi.
Nigeria and India have pledged to bolster their bilateral ties during the 18th BRICS Leaders Summit in New Delhi. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu of Nigeria met with her Indian counterpart Dr S. Jaishankar, focusing on trade, consular issues, education, and cultural cooperation. A significant topic of their discussions was the welfare of Nigerians who have overstayed their visas in India.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu urged for an extension of the current amnesty program to allow these individuals to return home without facing penalties. They also explored the potential of signing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons, which would govern the transfer of eligible prisoners between the two nations.
Additionally, the ministers discussed expanding trade and investment opportunities, as well as deepening economic partnerships between Nigeria and India. They emphasized the importance of strengthening educational and cultural exchanges to foster mutual understanding and broaden opportunities for citizens of both countries.
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