The Federal Government of Nigeria has advised undocumented Nigerians in Equitorial Guinea to either renew their permit or return to Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun , the Head of Media Public Relations and Protocols Unit for Nigerians in Diaspora Commission.
According to the Commission, this would help to avoid sanctions by the Government of Equitorial Guinea.
The Statement: The Commission referenced a report by the government of Equitorial Guinea on October 17, 2022, advising undocumented foreigners in their country to leave voluntarily or face government sanctions.
Part of the statement goes thus:
‘’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’’.
‘’As a Commission committed to the welfare of its citizens, we advise that Nigerians in Equitorial Guinea should renew their permits if possible , or apply to come back home to Nigeria, if undocumented, to avoid sanctions by the government of Equitorial Guinea’’.
According to the report, this is aimed at curbing elements of sabotage and creating stability in the country of Equitorial Guinea.
The cost of Resident Permit according to the Commission- a one or two year residence permit for foreigners cost between $410 and $620 as spelt out in the letter by Equitorial Guinea government.