Nigerian Students Face Hardship In Northern Cyprus

The Global Non-Governmental Organization Executive Committee has revealed some of the challenges threatening the peaceful existence and education of Nigerian students in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

The Director of GNEC, Olasubomi Iginla-Aina said that based on findings during her visit to Northern Cyprus and interaction with Nigerian students, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive on transfer policy was the major challenge the students were facing.

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She added that this had led to the deportation of a number of them or the inability to sit exams and further their education.

She explained that the government of Northern Cyprus, Nigerian students and the University authorities complained about the false agents, who were raising the expectations of Nigerians that there were job opportunities in TRNC.

She revealed that Northern Cyprus system told her that deportation rates would increase as persons with fake documents would be detected with the improved Information Technology system in the immigration services of Northern Cyprus.

She called on the Nigerian government to strengthen diplomatic ties with the country.

President, National Association of Nigerian Students, Opeoluwa Ojekemi, who spoke virtually during the parley said the CBN directive had affected Nigerians studying in Northern Cyprus negatively.

He revealed that the settlement of fees, rents, and other needs was difficult.

Ojekemi also criticized the role of fake agents in propagating false information about immediate employment upon arrival.