At least, 753 Nigerians living in Ghana, mostly traders, have called on the federal government to evacuate them back home.

The Nigerian Union of Traders Association in Ghana (NUTAG) in a letter to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, they said the diplomatic niceties between Nigeria and Ghana have not yielded results.

The “Save our Soul” letter alleged consistent harassment, intimidation, torture and threat to life by Ghanaians and their authorities.

The letter was presented by a delegation led by the President, National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS), Dr Ken Ukoaha.

He was accompanied by NUTAG President, Chukwuemeka Nnaji, and members.

They also visited the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adebayo, in Abuja.

Ukaoha said: “As traders, this is our mother ministry, and that is why we have come to meet with the minister and convey our final decision to be safely evacuated from Ghana.

“Nigerian traders in Ghana are being tortured, intimidated, harassed, apart from being subjected to all manners of frustrations by the government and people of Ghana since 2007.

“Imagine our businesses being under lock and key for several months by Ghanaian authorities. Some traders who borrowed money from banks to transact businesses cannot pay back and some goods are getting expired.

“Having consciously reviewed our situation and counted the costs, we have solemnly resolved to leave Ghana in peace before it is too late.

“This is particularly to avoid our members being compelled by nature into criminal activities or shamefully turning to beggars on the streets of Ghana as a survival strategy that will demean Nigeria’s integrity among the comity of nations.
sources:https://gistongist.com/753-nigerians-in-ghana-call-for-government-to-evacuate/

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