The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery has assured the large diaspora population of Nigerains in the UK of their safety and security, following the recent disorder in a number of cities in the UK.
Dr. Montgomery gave the assurance during a meeting with the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja, Nigeria.
The British Envoy emphasised that the United Kingdom is home to people of different countries and races and will remain liberal to qualified persons to live, school and work in the UK.
He also emphasized that the UK will seek justice against those who incite these acts with hatred and disinformation online.
“We will not as a country accept discrimination or attacks against any community,” he said
Dr Mongomery equally informed that about 430, 000 visa Applications by Nigerians were successful this year while advising visa applicants to apply by themselves and be circumspect of agents.
The NIDCOM Boss, Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa acknowledged that NiDCOM is in touch with the Nigerian High Commission in London, the large Diaspora Groups and Student Groups and none have reported any casuality to date.
She also applauded the UK Government for their timely interventions, particularly the arrests made so far.
While reminding Nigerians of the travel advisory issued by Nigeria ‘s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she advised Nigerians in the UK to stay safe, and be cautious of their surroundings, particularly at this time.
Also present at the startegic meeting was the British Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, First Secretary Political, Natalie Palmer, and some Staff Members of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM).
