US Ambassador to Nigeria gives hope to Nigerians- Nigeria will not be banned

 The United States (U.S) government has allayed the fears of
many Nigerians.

- This is due to the executive immigration order passed in the US recently The U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington said no Nigerian will be discriminated against.

The United States (U.S) government has allayed the fears of
many Nigerians due to the executive immigration order passed in the US recently.

According to the U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Stuart
Symington, no Nigerian will be discriminated against as the law is being enforced.

President Donald Trump had signed an executive order barring citizens from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Libya,
 Somalia and Sudan from entering the U.S for 90 days and also suspended the admission of all refugees for 120 days.

The move by Trump had fueled speculations and concerns that Nigerians may be affected by the ban.

But Symington stressed that the Nigeria-U.S is a strategic
relationship that must be sustained, adding that the connection between been countries has been strong and 
will continue to be.

He however stressed that in granting of visas, the full
 process must be followed and not based on the
 individual's religion.


President Donald Trump had signed an executive order barring citizens from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Libya, 
Somalia and Sudan from entering the U.S for 90 days
 and  also suspended the admission of all refugees for 120 days.

The move by Trump had fueled speculations and concerns that Nigerians may be affected by the ban.

But Symington stressed that the Nigeria-U.S is a strategic
relationship that must be sustained, adding that the connection between the two countries has been strong and 
will continue to be.

He however stressed that in granting of visas, the full 
process must be followed and not based on the individual's religion.

He therefore emphasized that should there be any
 rejection, it should not be construed to mean discrimination, as every single conversation will be part of the process. 

He also said that contrary to some reports making rounds,
 the U.S has not reduced the visa for Nigeria, saying 
that the two years multiple entry visa policy is still in
 place.

Besides, he said those with valid visa has nothing to fear, 
as the validity of the visa will remain until the expiration 
date.

Also, for a Nigerian with dual nationality affiliation with
 the seven affected Muslim countries, the ambassador
 said would not be banned from entering U.S.

His words: “Let me reassure Nigerians that every single 
action the US take would be on the basis of legality and
 due process. No Nigeria would be denied visas because
 he or she is from a particular region of the country.

“The new order now is for the US government to cross 
check as many that are coming into the US before issuing visas; we will not discriminate on the basis of religion in issuing visas to Nigerians. The two years visa is still valid contrary to reports wenhave heard in the media.

“Nigeria’s leadership role is crucial in the world and Nigeria cannot be blacklisted. The important of Nigeria in the world is legal.”