Nigerian Gov’t deports Zimbabwean Bishop over v!olation of immigration laws

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS has repatriated a Zimbabwean Bishop, identified as Eben Nhiwatawi, for violating the country’s immigration laws.

The Bishop was apprehended in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, after arriving in Nigeria with a Tourist Visa but was eventually found participating in a church leadership election process.

This was made known via a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Service Headquarters, DCI KT Udo, on Wednesday, 28th of August, 2024.

The statement reads:

“On 24th August, 2024, Mr. Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a Zimbabwean Bishop, was apprehended in Yola, Adamawa State over violation of Immigration protocols.

“The Bishop arrived in the country on 21st August, 2024, with a Tourist Visa (F5A) meant solely for tourism purposes. However, he was discovered to be participating in Methodist Church leadership election process which is in clear violation of the terms and privileges associated with the Tourist Visa as provided in the Nigeria Visa Policy 2024.

“In light of the above, the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, with Ministerial approval, has ordered his immediate repatriation from the country.

“While the Service encourages lawful inflow of Foreign Direct Investment and individuals engaging in business and social activities, as key facilitators of economic growth and development, it will not tolerate any violation of the country’s Immigration laws.

“The Service remains committed to preserving the country’s National Security and will continue to monitor the activities of foreigners for such purposes.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>