Thousands of Nigerians are on the run in several American cities as the authorities intensify a crackdown on illegal immigrants. According to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), Nigerians are among over 38 million illegal immigrants currently at the centre of bitter dispute between The White House and the Congress.
While President George Bush wants the government to give the immigrants a path to citizenship, several influential lawmakers have refused to sign on to the plan, calling it an amnesty. Sources said as a compromise, the government has promised increased raid on businesses that hire illegal and owned by alien, mostly undocumented Africans, half of whom are Nigerians.
Sources said the INS has directed its offices in New York, California, Chicago, Florida and the coastal states to arrest and deport thousands of those without official documents. The action may, however, separate several parents from their children who were born in the country and are American citizens. "It’s very worrying that I may have to leave my children if they pick me up," said Ayodele Fayombo, who works at a fast food restaurant in Washington DC. The dilemma of Fayombo is one faced by several other parents in other parts of the country.
Most are staying one step ahead of the law by spending the night in hotels for fear of arrest by immigration officers. Other have had to change jobs or are exploited by unscrupulous people who operate sweat shops.
"Some of the conditions where these illegal immigrants work are really bad, but most continue because their employers operate outside the law and are willing to pay them cash," said Miguel Rodriquez, an INS official. He said the raid would continue and will target states like California where there are over five million illegal immigrants.
"Nigerians are not particularly targeted but there is an unusually high number of citizens of that country in several arrests we have made," he said.
But Daily Sun learnt that several citizens of countries in the sub-region have acquired Nigerian passports, resulting in a high number of Nigerian adjudged illegal in the U.S
sunnewsonline.com/national-09-10-2007-009.htm
Posted: at 9-10-2007 03:11 PM (17 years ago) | Newbie
Speaking for myself..As a citizen living in Florida..I can't say that most of the illegal immigrants here are all Nigerians..shit..you hardly even see any Nigerians here for that matter(talking about Palm Beach Area). Nigeria is too far for immigrants to have easy access like that..It's mainly the ones that lives closer to the border that can easily come illegally. Country such as Haiti..which is only a two hour flight away can easily jump the border, or come on a boat..as well as other countries closer to the state's border..They've made things very difficult since the "9/11" and I think that's what's contributing to Bush trying to track down all illegal immigrants. I personally think the reason they're tracking down illegal immigrants is that..U.S does not want to support them financially or any other way..which they'll have to do if they're not working. In that case, they'll have to apply for social security and temporary assistance from the state. So basically, the government money will be taking care of them..But I think It's ridiculous that the legal citizens are paying taxes and having it deducted from our pay..but are refusing to use it to help the ones that really needs the help. Instead of the money going to stupid craps like the war..and lazy ppl doing shit with their lives..It should be used to help the illegal immigrants get their proper papers and make something of their lives.
Posted: at 9-10-2007 03:39 PM (17 years ago) | Addicted Hero
myragonza at 26-10-2007 07:36 AM (17 years ago) (f)
illegal nigerians are everywhere.....japan,us,china,malaysia,thailand....just name it....but i am definitely not against them....in fact i am proud of fellow ilegal nigerians' courage to get out of naija which cannot offer them anything and they learn how to make money in other countries....even though they are staying as illegals,they are more hardworking than the locals staying in those countries...they don't mind doing a ny jobs just to make small money.....unlike the mexicans and italians in US who are maffia and drug dealers....so i am proud of nigerians and there is nothing to be ashamed of.....!!!LIVE UP ILLEGAL NAIJAS....GOD WILL HELP U!!
spicyvik at 29-12-2007 02:46 PM (17 years ago) (m)
GOOD ARTICLE BUT I HAVE NOT COME ACROSS ILLEGAL NIGERIA IN USA HERE.THERE ARE BLACKS HERE FROM OTHER COUNTRIES.WE SHOULD THANK GOD OUR COUNTRY IS NOT LIKE THE WAR TYPE THAT PEOPLE FIND VARIOUS CRAZY MEANS TO RUN OUT FROM.I MEAN NIGERIA IS NOT THAT BAD AS WE PUT IT. LETS APPRECIATE WHAT U HAVE. THANKS
Posted: at 29-12-2007 02:46 PM (17 years ago) | Upcoming
myragonza at 29-12-2007 03:08 PM (17 years ago) (f)
nigerians are the smartest in the whole africa....the other african countries don't travel to look for better pastures as much as nigerians.....legal or not legal,they know how to stay legal.....
Umbrella at 30-12-2007 11:06 PM (17 years ago) (f)
419 is jst a game... everybody dey play am (in d words of osufia) but seriously tho...nigerians are too much i'd rather be an illegal immigrant than be robbing ppl in 9ja... they hv to find a means to survive hopefully, they wont be deported... God help us!!!
Posted: at 30-12-2007 11:06 PM (17 years ago) | Upcoming
Speaking for myself..As a citizen living in Florida..I can't say that most of the illegal immigrants here are all Nigerians..shit..you hardly even see any Nigerians here for that matter(talking about Palm Beach Area). Nigeria is too far for immigrants to have easy access like that..It's mainly the ones that lives closer to the border that can easily come illegally. Country such as Haiti..which is only a two hour flight away can easily jump the border, or come on a boat..as well as other countries closer to the state's border..They've made things very difficult since the "9/11" and I think that's what's contributing to Bush trying to track down all illegal immigrants. I personally think the reason they're tracking down illegal immigrants is that..U.S does not want to support them financially or any other way..which they'll have to do if they're not working. In that case, they'll have to apply for social security and temporary assistance from the state. So basically, the government money will be taking care of them..But I think It's ridiculous that the legal citizens are paying taxes and having it deducted from our pay..but are refusing to use it to help the ones that really needs the help. Instead of the money going to stupid craps like the war..and lazy ppl doing shit with their lives..It should be used to help the illegal immigrants get their proper papers and make something of their lives.
You stay in florida that is cool i was born in florida. This is a small world. But yeah clear out the illegal people they always causing problems.
CHUKS ~step into my world....oops u can't handle it.
Posted: at 6-01-2008 07:05 AM (17 years ago) | Gistmaniac
myragonza at 6-01-2008 07:15 AM (17 years ago) (f)
i think illegal nigerians doesn't create much problems...coz all they do is to find things to do and get money........ ...compared to peepz from China and India
...compared to peepz from China and India 
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