REACTIONS TRAIL UAE VISA BAN ON NIGERIANS

The United Arab Emirates has said it will no longer issue visas to Nigerians and 20 other African countries, although it did not give reasons for the ban.

The PUNCH reported that 542 Nigerians were evacuated from the UAE and arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday.

An aviation analyst, Wale Shodare, saw nothing wrong with the visa ban, noting that no country would allow crime to fester, especially ones that were perpetrated by foreigners.

“Most of the people that visit UAE have shown why they do not deserve to be in the country.”

He also said as a foreigner in another country, it was necessary to abide by the laws of the host country. He, however,  said when found wanting as a law offender, the offender should be sent back to their country.