₦airaland Forum

erad:
Free people in naija are living like prisoners but the government is more concerned about bringing in naija prisoners from other countries to finish their sentences here, how does this make any sense?

I just don't understand why the President will approve this rubbish waste of scarce resources.

The British govt makes it abundantly clear to their citizens that if they get in trouble with the law foreign lands they are on their own.

Now these reprobates will now be singing Bianca's praise for getting them out of jail free while insulting Abike as if that is the function of the minister of foreign affairs.

These guys are all convicted drug peddlers and should have been left to complete their due sentence where they were apprehended.

What message is the FG sending now ?

That all convicted drug peddlers will get the full Nigerian diplomatic response to get them out of the mess they put themselves into?

Henceforth, if Ethiopian customs fund anyone with drugs, they should just allow them be on their way especially if they are heading to SE Asia and just notify customs at their destination that so and so individual travelling with so and so passport is ferrying drugs and let the Malaysians and Indonesians finish the job once and for all.

All I see.

Thet were even singing their regions famous song on a video I saw on X.

AbaSamuel Prisons, Ethiopia
The atmosphere was absolutely electric. Our incarcerated nationals were ecstatic! Happiness Renewed; Hope Renewed.

Pure unaltered joy at the prospects of returning to their homeland for conclusion of custodial terms, courtesy of the Landmark… pic.twitter.com/PcNEOPYRFM

— Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (@Ojukwu_Bianca) June 13, 2026

May this opportunity bring a positive turnaround in the lives of the affected prisoners
However, Tinubu government is a colossal failure

DomPerignon:
This image below says it all

I see what you did there.

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Jubilations as Nigeria and Ethiopia sign a Prisoner Transfer Agreement, paving the way for over 100 Nigerian citizens serving prison sentences in Ethiopia to be transferred to Nigeria to complete their terms.

The agreement is being presented as part of President Tinubu’s… pic.twitter.com/LOt4EbPI6n

— Ainà Dipo 🇳🇬 (@dipoaina1) June 13, 2026

They think Nigerian prisoners are enjoying like we see European prisoners enjoying.

Amarachieze:
May this opportunity bring a positive turnaround in the lives of the affected prisoners
However, Tinubu government is a colossal failure

The man brought sanity to your once bedlam SE region.

He is investing heavily in infrastructure in same region.

Your governors have more capital to work with owing to Tinubu's reforms.

He is freeing your relatives that have been locked up for years if not decades in foreign prisons

Nah who help una , nah him Una dey hate pass.

Thank you Bianca. They should be handed over to the Nigerian prison services.

LegendHero:
So Bianca first assignment is to get her kinsmen out of prison.

Now where is she going to dump them? Are they going to be free in Nigeria or will be in prison?

Make them sha no dump dem for Lasgidi

They are more Nigerian than you from Dahomey origin...are you descendant of Lagos or migrant from Dahomey.

Just asking.

[quote author=Ibrahimcoomasie post=139705689]All I see.

Thet were even singing their regions famous song on a video I saw on X.

AbaSamuel Prisons, Ethiopia
The atmosphere was absolutely electric. Our incarcerated nationals were ecstatic! Happiness Renewed; Hope Renewed.

Pure unaltered joy at the prospects of returning to their homeland for conclusion of custodial terms, courtesy of the Landmark… pic.twitter.com/PcNEOPYRFM

— Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (@Ojukwu_Bianca) June 13, 2026

is wrong with this Bianca ?

DomPerignon:
The man brought sanity to your once bedlam SE region.

He is investing heavily in infrastructure in same region.

Your governors have more capital to work with owing to Tinubu's reforms.

He is freeing your relatives that have been locked up for years if not decades in foreign prisons

Nah who help una , nah him Una dey hate pass.

Let him come here in Libya to free more Yorubas.

Nword22:
Let him come here in Libya to free more Yorubas.

At least those ones did not commit crime in Libya and only seeking passage to cross into Europe.

These ones are all convicted criminals who will surely be distributed into the network of NCC facilities across the country.

Instead of repatriating them to our prisons, why can't they just give them military training and release them to face the bandits? Our prisons are choked up already.

BIANCA SHARPLY USING HER POSITION AS

MINISTER OF FORIEGN AFFAIRS
SHE RUN THIS ONE PERSONALY

SHE CANT EVEN HIDE HER JOY, U CAN VISIBLY SEE IT IN HER EYES

You are better of over there

Names of affected persons attached.

SecuritybriefNg:
Let's Discuss About This.

Imagine....are there any Ethiopians in Nigerian jails? I doubt.
We really need self evaluation as Nigerians both at home and in diaspora

LegendHero:
So Bianca first assignment is to get her kinsmen out of prison.

Now where is she going to dump them? Are they going to be free in Nigeria or will be in prison?

Make them sha no dump dem for Lasgidi

It is good she is good for that kind gesture

T!nubu don get more voters

DomPerignon:
This image below says it all

😂😂😂😂😂

While I understand why many of the inmates are celebrating, I'm not entirely convinced that being transferred to Nigeria is automatically the better outcome.

Yes, being closer to family is a significant advantage. Family visits, emotional support, and cultural familiarity can play an important role in rehabilitation and mental well-being. No one should underestimate the value of being near loved ones during difficult times.

However, many of those celebrating may not fully appreciate the realities of Nigeria's correctional system. Nigerian prisons have long struggled with issues such as overcrowding, inadequate healthcare, poor infrastructure, and limited rehabilitation programmes. For some inmates, the prison conditions they currently experience in Ethiopia may actually be better than what awaits them at home.

There is also the mental health aspect to consider. Being moved from a relatively stable environment into overcrowded facilities with fewer resources could create new psychological and emotional challenges. The excitement of returning closer to home may quickly fade if living conditions deteriorate significantly.

That said, human beings naturally value connection with family, and for many inmates, the opportunity to see loved ones more often may outweigh concerns about prison conditions. That is a personal calculation only they can make.

The real question is whether Nigeria's correctional facilities are adequately prepared to receive these inmates and provide humane conditions that support rehabilitation rather than simply punishment.

Returning home should not mean exchanging one prison for a worse one.

I understand your frustration, especially if public funds are involved. However, I think there is an important distinction that needs to be made.

The prisoner transfer agreement does not set anyone free. These inmates are not being pardoned, acquitted, or rescued from the consequences of their actions. They remain convicted prisoners and will continue serving their sentences under Nigerian authorities.

Every country has a responsibility to protect the welfare of its citizens abroad, even when those citizens have made serious mistakes. Consular assistance and prisoner-transfer agreements are not endorsements of criminal behaviour; they are part of normal diplomatic relations between sovereign states.

If we take the argument to its logical conclusion, should Nigeria abandon all its citizens overseas who find themselves in legal trouble, regardless of the circumstances? Most people would agree that there is a difference between respecting a foreign country's laws and completely washing our hands of our citizens.

Also, not every Nigerian inmate abroad is a hardened drug trafficker. Some may have been convicted of other offences, and prisoner-transfer agreements are typically subject to legal reviews and eligibility criteria. Each case is not necessarily the same.

I agree that anyone caught trafficking drugs should face the full consequences of the law. But justice and humanity can coexist. Allowing a prisoner to serve a sentence closer to family does not erase the crime; it simply recognizes that rehabilitation and family support can play a role in reducing reoffending and aiding reintegration into society.

The message should not be that crime pays. The message should be that Nigerians remain accountable for their actions wherever they are, while still retaining their rights as Nigerian citizens.

A country's commitment to its citizens is tested not only when they succeed abroad, but also when they fail.

DomPerignon:
I just don't understand why the President will approve this rubbish waste of scarce resources.

The British govt makes it abundantly clear to their citizens that if they get in trouble with the law foreign lands they are on their own.

Now these reprobates will now be singing Bianca's praise for getting them out of jail free while insulting Abike as if that is the function of the minister of foreign affairs.

These guys are all convicted drug peddlers and should have been left to complete their due sentence where they were apprehended.

What message is the FG sending now ?

That all convicted drug peddlers will get the full Nigerian diplomatic response to get them out of the mess they put themselves into?

Henceforth, if Ethiopian customs fund anyone with drugs, they should just allow them be on their way especially if they are heading to SE Asia and just notify customs at their destination that so and so individual travelling with so and so passport is ferrying drugs and let the Malaysians and Indonesians finish the job once and for all.