FG explains why UAE left Nigerians stranded at Dubai airport
The federal government has explained why some Nigerian travellers were left stranded at the Dubai international airport.
On Wednesday, about 20 Nigerians were seen looking dejected at the airport with their passports seized in a video that went viral on social media.
The video was met with condemnation as Nigerians expressed disappointment that their own government cannot protect their interests.
Speaking on the development, the federal ministry of foreign affairs, in a statement by Francisca Omayuli, its spokesperson, said Nigerians who were stranded in Dubai were issued family visas, but arrived the UAE without any family member in the country.
“Consequently, they were denied entry and advised to return to their country and apply for the appropriate visas,” Omayuli said.
“However, those persons allowed entry into the country have their family members in the UAE, while those who claimed their family members were on another flight were told to wait at the airport pending their arrival.
“The general public is invited to note and be guided that the Government of the UAE has introduced a new visa regime and has stopped issuing tourist visas to persons under the age of 40 years, except for those applying for family visas.
“It is, therefore, instructive for prospective visa applicants to indicate clearly their visa preferences without any ambiguity and also respect the immigration laws of other countries so as to avoid unwarranted treatments.”
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