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The resolution was enacted subsequent to the approval of a motion that was co-sponsored by Kingsley China, the Minority Leader of the House, along with 10 other individuals. The motion addressed the issue of the mistreatment and involuntary confinement of Nigerian citizens, including those who were traveling by air, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The motion has garnered support from more sponsors, namely Abdussamad Dasukki, Laori Kwamoti Bittrus, Aliyu Madaki, Unyime Idem, Nkwonta Chris, Abbas Adogun, Kabiru Ahmadu, Ibe O. Osonwa, Ginger Onwusibe, and Kelechi Nwogu.
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During the motion, Chinda claimed that Paul Ezike disseminated a "save our soul message" on behalf of a Nigerian individual who was purportedly detained and incarcerated in a prison in Ethiopia.
During the motion, Chinda claimed that Paul Ezike disseminated a "save our soul message" on behalf of a Nigerian individual who was purportedly detained and incarcerated in a prison in Ethiopia.
According to the source, it was reported that certain individuals from Nigeria were detained in Ethiopian correctional facilities, including Chaota Maximum Security Prison. The majority of these individuals were purportedly travelers who utilized the Ethiopian Airport in Addis Ababa as a transit hub. Allegedly, these individuals were subject to arbitrary arrests, subsequent medical procedures involving the administration of substances against their will, and eventual confinement in prison facilities.
As per his assertion, it is imperative to ensure the safeguarding and provision of equal protection to Nigerians residing in Addis Ababa and several global locations, akin to the protection extended by Nigeria to foreign nationals residing within its borders.
The individual additionally stated that there are approximately 250 Nigerian citizens presently incarcerated in Ethiopia due to recurring assaults, and emphasized the potential risk of mortality within the jail system if immediate measures are not implemented to ensure their well-being.
The speaker highlighted that the Nigerians in question were not only exposed to substandard treatment, but also endured highly distressing circumstances characterized by inadequate nourishment and a lack of access to medical care.
The motion was adopted by the House, which required the committees on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs to extend invitations to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the NiDCOM chairman. Their purpose would be to provide a briefing on the preventive measures implemented to safeguard Nigerians and air travelers to Addis Ababa. Subsequently, the committees are expected to submit a report within a three-week timeframe, after which additional legislative measures may be pursued.