NiDCOM defends claim about Nigerian detained in India for visa overstay
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has defended its claims about Ekene Vitus Chukwuma, a Nigerian detained in India for visa overstay with an expired pas Read More: https://punchng.com/nidcom-defends-claim-about-nigerian-detained-in-india-for-visa-overstay/
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has refuted claims that it had falsely reported on the detention of a Nigerian national, Ekene Vitus Chukwuma, in India. NiDCOM clarified that Chukwuma had overstayed his visa due to the expiry of his Nigerian passport in 2020. He was apprehended in December 2025 for visa overstay, contrary to a report suggesting he was detained for business activities without valid documents.
NiDCOM also refuted reports that Chukwuma's family had left Nigeria while he remained in India, stating that he had voluntarily left them behind. The commission criticized the inaccurate representation of Chukwuma as a victim of a system failing to address his immigration status. NiDCOM emphasized the necessity of complying with the laws of host countries and urged Nigerians abroad to do so.
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