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Reps Committee probes alleged desertion of Nigerian miners in CAR

Reps Committee probes alleged desertion of Nigerian miners in CAR

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By Sarafina Christopher

The House of Representatives Committee on China-Nigeria Parliamentary Relations has launched an investigation into a viral video showing some stranded Nigerian workers in the Central African Republic (CAR).

 

This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr Jaafaru Yakubu, on Wednesday in Abuja.

 

The workers alleged in the video that they were abandoned by a Nigerian businessman, who is purportedly linked to a Chinese company.

 

The stranded workers accused the businessman of withholding their passports, failing to pay their wages, and leaving them in difficult conditions in a remote area of CAR.

 

Yakubu described the situation as deeply regrettable and assured the public that a thorough investigation was underway to uncover the facts surrounding the incident and ensure accountability.

 

“The committee wishes to inform the general public that Abdulrauf Ademola is not affiliated to the Chinese Embassy or the China General Chamber of Commerce.

 

“His actions or inactions should not be linked to the Embassy or Chinese enterprises doing their legitimate businesses in Nigeria.

 

“China-Nigeria relations have flourished over time, yielding significant results across key sectors such as trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, human capital development, and people-to-people partnerships,” the statement said.

 

It urged the media to always report China-Nigeria relations in a fair, balanced and truthful manner to reflect the solidarity and the existing mutual relationship between the two countries.

 

The businessman at the center of the allegations, Abdulrauf Ademola, has since denied the claims.

 

In a public statement, he refuted the accusation of passport seizure, non-payment of salaries, and desertion of the workers.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government on Tuesday confirmed the rescue of the stranded workers.

 

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a statement, said the workers had been successfully rescued and were currently in the custody of the Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui.

 

He also lauded the Nigerian Embassy officials and the Government of the Central African Republic for the successful operation.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Mark Longyen

FG has retrieved passports, to repatriate stranded Nigerians in CAR

FG has retrieved passports, to repatriate stranded Nigerians in CAR

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By Fortune Abang

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has made contact with the stranded Nigerians in the Central African Republic.

 

This is contained in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson of the Ministry on Friday in Abuja.

 

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that the affected Nigerians have been contacted by the hardworking officials of our Mission in the Central African Republic.

 

“The Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui is actively engaging with relevant authorities to ensure the safety, protection and swift repatriation of the affected Nigerian nationals.

 

“Their passports have been retrieved successfully and a vehicle has been sent to Bambari to evacuate the stranded Nigerians to Bangui.

 

“They are likely to arrive in the capital city with a military escort on Saturday, July 26, 2025,” Ebienfa said.

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is coming against backdrop of a trending video about stranded Nigerian nationals in Bambari region of the country.

 

The workers were reported in the video to have been abandoned by their employers and facilitators within the region that is about 850 kilometres from the capital, Bangui.

 

Ebienfa said that discussions are also ongoing with the company for their accommodation and welfare while in Bangui and their subsequent repatriation to Nigeria.

 

He reiterated the ministry’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of its citizens everywhere in the world.

 

Ebienfa urged Nigerians travelling abroad for work to always verify the credibility of their employers and ensure proper documentation before departure.

 

‘’Nigerians are also advised to register their presence and that of their employees with the Embassy of Nigeria whenever they are in any foreign country, to avert unpleasant experiences in event of consular issues.’’(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz

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