- Stop the Stereotypes, Crime Has No Tribe – Dabiri-Erewa
- She reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens both at home and abroad
- She warned Nigerians to stay away from fraudulent agents who lure people abroad
The Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa, has called on Nigerians to resist the temptation to stereotype entire ethnic groups based on the actions of a few individuals.
Eko Hot Blog reports that she stressed that crime has no ethnic or regional identity and should not be used as a tool to divide the country.
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Speaking during a live interview on Arise Newsday on Sunday morning, Dabiri Erewa made a strong appeal for unity, mutual respect, and national cohesion. She said just as Nigeria constantly urges other nations not to judge all Nigerians abroad by the wrongdoing of a few, the same understanding must apply within the country.
“We must stop generalising and stereotyping. Crime has no federal character,” she said. “Those who commit crimes should be held accountable individually, but we must not allow the few bad eggs to define entire communities. Nigerians must stop judging ethnic groups based on isolated cases.”
She reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens both at home and abroad.
According to her, Nigeria will always defend its innocent citizens facing injustice in foreign countries. However, she also encouraged Nigerians living overseas to be law-abiding and avoid getting involved in illegal activities.
“Nigeria will always stand by its innocent citizens and ensure no Nigerian suffers for a crime they did not commit,” she said. “At the same time, we urge our people abroad to obey the laws of their host countries.”
Providing an update on recent rescue efforts in the Central African Republic, Dabiri Erewa disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had ordered the immediate return of Nigerians recently rescued and now under the care of the Nigerian Embassy.
She also raised concern about the ongoing problem of human trafficking in Libya. She warned Nigerians to stay away from fraudulent agents who lure people abroad with fake promises of better opportunities.
“Please stop falling for these traffickers and dishonest agents. They do not have your best interest at heart,” she warned.
Dabiri Erewa urged the Nigerian media to take a more active role in promoting the country’s positive image by spotlighting the achievements of Nigerians at home and abroad.
“Bad news spreads quickly, but no one will celebrate us if we don’t do it ourselves,” she said. “There are so many Nigerians achieving great things around the world. We must highlight their stories and promote the good.”
Her comments come amid increasing conversations around national unity, ethnic profiling, and diaspora engagement.
They underscore NiDCOM’s ongoing efforts to defend the rights and dignity of Nigerians globally while fostering tolerance and understanding at home.
