British Envoy Hosts A bike Dabiri, Assures Safety Of Nigerians In The UK
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Mongomery, has assured the large diaspora population of Nigerains in the UK of their safety and security.
This follows the recent disorder in a number of cities in the United Kingdom.
The British High Commissioner gave the assurance during a meeting with the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
Dr Montgomery said 12 towns in total were affected by the disorder.
He assured the Nigerian Community in the UK that Government is doing everything possible to restore calm and nolmacy to the affected communities.
The British High Commissioner hinted that Government has set up 60 special courts comprising the UK Police and Legal operatives to look into the criminal disorder.
Dr Montgomery added that over 400 persons have been arrested in connection with the disorder, expressing confidence that the UK system will sort things out very soon.
The British Envoy emphasized that the United Kingdom is home to people of different countries and races and will remain liberal to qualified persons to live, school and work in the UK.
He also emphasized that the UK will seek justice against those who incite these acts with hatred and disinformation online.
According to the High Commissioner, “we will not as a country, accept discrimination or attacks against any community”.