Stranded Nigerians in Canada sleep in asylum-seeker shelter, streets

Stranded Nigerians in Canada sleep in asylum-seeker shelter, streets

• FG warns against travelling abroad without proper documentation

Many Nigerians who travelled to Canada illegally are currently staying in shelter for asylum seekers and some on the streets of Toronto.

Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has therefore warned Nigerians against travelling abroad without proper documentation.

Dabiri-Erewa spoke on Thursday when she visited some stranded Nigerians who violated Canada’s immigration laws.

The Nigerians, mostly youths, are currently putting up in a shelter for asylum seekers in Brampton.

In a video posted on NIDCOM’s X account, Dabiri-Erewa said the situation “really is not quite a pleasant sight to behold”.

“We pray and hope that they get out of this situation,” she said.

The NIDCOM chairperson commended the Nigerians supporting the illegal migrants, adding that the commission donated some items and provided counselling to the stranded citizens.

“But the key thing is I hope you get out of this, but for the next person planning to do this, it’s not worth it,” Dabiri-Erewa added.

During a counselling session, Bayo Adedosu, an immigration consultant, asked the asylum seekers to put their trust in God.

“You will need to endure, don’t have any expectations, the only expectation you should have at this point is God. Your case is in God’s hands – all of you,” Adedosu said.