By mercy Peter
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has commenced diplomatic shuttles to address recent concerns surrounding the calls for the deportation of Nigeria in Ghana.
Some protesting Ghanaians were seen in a video which has gone viral calling for deportation of Nigerians from their country.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people relations with the Republic of Ghana.
In a statement issued by Dr. Magnus Eze,
Special Assistant on Communication and New Media Office of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, said Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, during the two-day working visit to Accra, Ghana will meet with top government officials and the Nigerian community.
He said the visit was part of Nigeria’s proactive efforts to address recent concerns surrounding the treatment and welfare of Nigerians living in the West African country.
The statement reads: “The Minister is in Ghana to address the situation of Nigeria-Ghana citizens’ relations and meet with relevant stakeholders at both ends including the President of Ghana, the country’s Foreign Minister, traditional rulers and Nigerians resident in the country, to ensure that the life, property and businesses of Nigeria and Nigerians living in Ghana are safe and protected.
“As part of the engagements for the minister, a few minutes after touching down at Kotoka Accra International Airport, Ghana on Tuesday evening, she had a quick interface with the Inspector General of Police Ghana, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, who was on his way to London, United Kingdom.
“Odumegwu-Ojukwu continued similar engagements on Wednesday with Ghanaian officials and leaders of the Nigeria community.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the statement further reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining robust relations with the Republic of Ghana including at citizen-to-citizen level.
She is expected back to Abuja on Thursday.
