By: Mercy Peter
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa has urged countries not to judge Nigerians based on the activities of some few.
Dabiri-Erewa equally urged Nigerians not to stereotype any ethnic group on the basis of where they come from, stressing that crime does not have federal character.
She made the appeal while responding to questions on Arise Newsday on Sunday morning.
She said just as Nidcom appeals to countries not to judge Nigerians based on the activities of a few people who may commit a crime or the other , Nigerians should also not judge any ethnic group based on the activities of a few bad elements
She said any one who commits a crime should be held accountable and punished for that crime , adding that “ the few bad should not spoil the numerous good”.
She stressed that Nigeria will continue to ensure that no Nigerian is punished for an offence they did not commit, while appealing to Nigerians to obey the laws of other countries
She also stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed that the Nigerians stranded in CAR who were rescued and are now in the safe hands of the Embassy be brought back home safely.
On the issue of Libya ,NIDCOM boss urged Nigerians to stop falling victims of agents and traffickers.
She also called on the media to project positive stories about Nigeria and Nigerians , adding” bad news travels fast . Nobody will celebrate us but ourselves.”
