In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said the call by Naik for a ban by the Central Government of India on Nigerians from entering the country was rather unfortunate.
Naik had reportedly referred to Nigerians as “Negroes causing problems in Goa and other parts of India.”
“They create problems everywhere. We do not want Nigerian tourists.
“The Nigerians should be asked to leave India, we don’t want Nigerian tourists.
“The Government of India should ban Nigerians from entering India”, he had stated.
The SSA said though the statement of Naik was personal to him and does not represent the Indian government, such comment was demeaning and condemnable of a former high ranking government official.
Dabiri-Erewa said: “As Nigerians, we respect humanity and will not descend so low to use derogatory words even for Indians in Nigeria who are involved in illegal activities. Rather, we will allow the law to take its course.”
She, however, reiterated her calls on Nigerians in the Diaspora to be law abiding as any Nigerian found guilty of breaking the laws of any land will have to face the consequences.
She stressed that Nigeria will not tolerate any condescending comments on her nationals as respect begets respect.
Kiran Kandolkar, Goa spokesman, has demanded an apology from Naik over the controversial statement.
“Ravi Naik should tender an apology. The statements made by Naik are insulting and uncalled for,” Kamdolkar said.
The dividend of APC change. See what the clueless incompetent and vision less APC government has caused Nigeria.Now countries are calling for the ban of Nigerians .This is despite the fact that Mr President have been using tax payers money to junket around in continuation of improving the country's diplomatic standing and to attract foreign investment. Now Nigeria Is been loathed by even countries that benefited from her.
ReplyDeleteIf ur oga @ d top tell d whole world dat Nigerians are all corrupt except him wat do u expect from d Indian who was informed by our oga about how dangerous his subjects are. Pls don't even try 2 be patrotic here he is speaking d truth.
ReplyDeleteThe Indian minister is correct. Nigerians are animals, evil and wicked. Abike Dabiri you are a liar and an idiot
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DeleteNigeria too should ban indian from coming to Nigeria
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