Immigration deports Zimbabwean Bishop for violation of visa policy
Nigeria Immigration Service NIS
Immigration deports Zimbabwean Bishop for violation of visa policy
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Nigeria Immigration Service has deported a Zimbabwean Bishop, Eben K. Nhiwatawi for allegedly violation Nigeria’s visa policy.
The Bishop according to the circular Dailyeconomy obtained from the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI KT Udo on Wednesday was on Saturday, August 24 apprehended in Yola, Adamawa State over violation of Immigration protocols.
The Bishop was said to have arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, with a Tourist Visa which was solely for tourism purposes but he was discovered to be participating in the Methodist Church leadership election process which according to NIS is in clear violation of the terms and privileges associated with the Tourist Visa.
The circular stresses, “The Bishop arrived in the country on 21st August, 2024, with a Tourist Visa (F5A) meant solely for tourism purposes. However, he was discovered to be participating in Methodist Church leadership election process which is in clear violation of the terms and privileges associated with the Tourist Visa as provided in the Nigeria Visa Policy 2024.
“In light of the above, the Comptroller General, of Nigeria Immigration Service, with Ministerial approval, has ordered his immediate repatriation from the country.
“While the Service encourages lawful inflow of Foreign Direct Investment and individuals engaging in business and social activities, as key facilitators of economic growth and development, it will not tolerate any violation of the country’s Immigration laws.
NIS however reiterated its commitment to preserving the country’s National Security and promised to continue monitoring the activities of foreigners for such purposes.
