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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, ABUJA PRESS RELEASE.


 
PRESS RELEASE

No: MFA/PR/2020/08

STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN NIGERIAN FOREIGN MISSIONS IN THE WAKE OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to reassure all Nigerians that amidst the current challenging situation caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the country’s Diplomatic Missions abroad are still discharging their essential duties.

    Our Missions have continued to liaise with other countries, as well as, international organizations and render reports on key developments, with a view to boosting the domestic efforts back home. Furthermore, our Heads of Mission have maintained communication with the leadership of the Ministry at this period, to keep the Ministry informed of the conditions of Nigerians in their respective host countries.

     It would be recalled that in order to ensure the safety of members of staff, following the spread of the Coronavirus, our Missions were requested to take appropriate measures to facilitate the continued discharge of their official duties, despite restrictions. Only Officers responsible for strategic duties are to report to the Chancery on the basis of exigencies, while others are to perform essential assignments from home, to minimize contact at the office. Furthermore, all Nigerian Missions are expected to adhere strictly to all safety guidelines by host authorities in their respective posts, in order to protect officers, members of their families and others from the risk of exposure.

    As regards the Federal Government’s initiative to provide necessary airlift assistance to stranded Nigerian Nationals abroad who require emergency evacuation, the Ministry wishes to inform that staff of the Missions are reaching out to Nigerians in their respective host countries and in due course, the necessary details provided will enable the Federal Government work out the logistics for proper implementation. However, it should be noted that medical experts have advised that it is better for individuals to remain where they are, as people travelling from one place to another stand a higher risk of getting infected with COVID-19.

    The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Geoffrey Onyeama recognizes and appreciates the sacrifices of the Heads of Missions and members of staff, at post and Headquarters, at this challenging time in global history.  

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reassures all Nigerians abroad of its total support and best wishes.

 

Signed.

Ferdinand Nwonye
Spokesperson,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja
Thursday, 9th April, 2020


MESSAGE FROM AMBASSADOR MODUPE IRELE TO NIGERIANS IN FRANCE ON THE CORONAVIRUS SITUATION
EVACUATION PLAN FOR NIGERIANS IN THE WAKE OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

NOTICE TO NIGERIANS ON WITHDRAWAL OF PARENTAL AUTHORITY

Following recent incidents of child custody cases between some Nigerians in France and French Authorities, the Embassy wishes to remind Nigerians of the importance of familiarizing themselves with the French law. They should also know that: 1. Parents may have their children withdrawn from their custody in the event of danger or lack of interest in the child (if the police or other government agencies consider this to be in the best interest of the child) 2. In the event of conviction for a crime or offense against the parents of the child (in the event parents are convicted of a crime) 3. The withdrawal can be total or partial (for an individual child or all the children, it can also be either temporary for a specified time or permanent.) 4. It can concern a single parent or both ( a single parent or both parents may be found guilty and unfit to parent the child) 5. The withdrawal can only be pronounced by a Civil Judge or Criminal Judge; 6. The withdrawal is temporary; 7. Parents may have part or all of their parental authority restored. (Full restoration of parental custody is not guaranteed, parents may have only partial custody restored.) In the light of the above, Nigerians are hereby urged to take good care of their children, especially in accordance with the laws and expectations of the host country, France. Embassy of Nigeria Paris-France 27th October, 2020.

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