Nigerian Government Issues Travel Advisory to Nigerians traveling to Australia

The Nigerian Government has issued a travel directives to Nigerians seeking to migrate to Australia 🇦🇺, advising them to be careful.

Meanwhile, this has come after the Australian Government had earlier on the 31st of December, 2024 advised her citizens to avoid traveling to Nigeria citing several crimes prevalent in Nigeria.

See various statements below :

“Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja

PRESS RELEASE
No:MFA/PR/2024/48

TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR NIGERIAN NATIONALS PLANNING TO VISIT AUSTRALIA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise citizens of the country planning to travel to Australia to take into cognizance the prevailing security situation in some cities. This is imperative for Nigerian travellers and residents in Australia due to reported cases of discrimination, harassment and verbal abuse targeted at foreigners. The unfortunate recent surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes in Australia has increased the risk of violence, hence the need for caution.

While Australia is generally known for its multiculturalism and tolerance,incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism have occurred recently in certain areas. In early December 2024, a disturbing incident occurred in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, where a car was set ablaze and anti-Israel graffiti was sprayed on nearby buildings. This event is part of a broader increase in both antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents in Australia, coinciding with international conflicts and tensions.

Nigerians are therefore advised to be mindful of the prevailing cultural and social dynamics to ensure their safety and comfort. To this end, extra vigilance and necessary precautions are strongly recommended.

Nigerian travellers and residents of Australia who experience or witness any form of racist attack or harassment should contact the High Commission of Nigeria at 26 GuiIfoyle St, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra, Australia.Phone:+61262158500.Email:chancery@nigeria-can.org.au

 

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