Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, has described the statement by Ravi Naik, a former Indian Chief Minister, on Nigerians as “condescending and unacceptable”.
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.
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Posted: at 11-06-2016 07:03 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
EDDYPRINCE at 11-06-2016 07:23 PM (8 years ago) (m)
INDIA WHEN NOR STILL GET LEVEL, IF NAIJA STOP MEDICAL CHECK UP THERE THEM THINK SAY THEIR HOSPITAL GO FUNCTION WELL AGAIN,,,, EVEN RAT GO TALK TO NAIJA ANYAO I NOR BLAME UNA
Posted: at 11-06-2016 07:23 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Well said. Nigerians have taken a lot of insultsfrom different quarters over the years. To collectively group EVERY Nigerian as corrupt or a cheat is unacceptable.
EVERY nation has its problems - and yes we have ours - but we DO NOT need to be lectured by someone trying to appear good in the headlines of Indian politics.
We shall overcome one day.
Posted: at 11-06-2016 07:42 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
willyking at 11-06-2016 10:30 PM (8 years ago) (m)
I they hail naija people wey feet stay 4 Indian he no easy as them feet dey tellorate that their terrible smell, I no say every corner for Indian na galique go dey smell 4 every where chai I wan vomit as I dey think am
Posted: at 11-06-2016 10:30 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
E be like say na wetin ur papa give ur mama wey take born u...?,,, part of change 
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