Wednesday, August 28, 2024 -The Nigeria Immigration Service has deported a Zimbabwean Bishop, Eben K. Nhiwatawi, for participating in the Methodist Church leadership election process while on a tourist visa.
In a statement issued by its Public
Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Wednesday, August 28, the NIS described the
Bishop’s actions as a clear violation of the terms and privileges associated
with the tourist visa, as outlined in the Nigeria Visa Policy 2024.
The statement reads in part;
“On 24th August 2024, Mr Eben K. Nhiwatawi,
a Zimbabwean Bishop, was apprehended in Yola, Adamawa State, for violating
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 found to be participating in the 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 of the Nigeria Immigration Service, with Ministerial
approval, has ordered his immediate repatriation from the country.
While the Service encourages the
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.” he wrote
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