The immigration ban placed on Nigeria and five other countries have Nigerians living in the US worried about their family members planning to come live with them in the US.
President Donald Trump’s administration through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had on Friday confirmed that Nigeria was among the six African countries placed on temporary travel restrictions.
Amaha Kassa, the executive director of African Communities Together, which advocates for African immigrants and their families, told reporters Friday that, at the group’s latest meeting in New York City, dozens of Nigerians were asking one question: “Why single us out?”
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“African immigrants in general and Nigerian immigrants, in particular, are among the most educated and successful immigrants in the United States,” Frank Sharry, the executive director of the immigration advocacy group America’s Voice, said in a statement. “But the success and contributions of African communities are beside the point for this administration. It’s not a policy announcement based on facts – it’s based on Trump’s desire to make America white again.”
Obiageli Ezekwesili, former vice president of the World Bank called the decision “unfortunate”.
“But like I already stated, Nations determine how the World perceives, respects and values their citizens,” she said in a tweet on Friday.
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