Bolanle Olukanni, daughter of a former Nigerian Ambassador to Austria, recently shared a distressing experience regarding the treatment of her father by Austrian embassy officials. Despite his diplomatic status of being an Austria ambassador for 3 years and ambassadors to other nations for close to 27 years, he faced significant difficulties, including repeated visa denials and demeaning treatment of his Nigerian passport....Read The Full Story Here ▶
Bolanle’s account of her father’s ordeal highlights the challenges faced by Nigerian passport holders, even those with diplomatic immunity.
The story, shared on her social media, sparked reactions from notable figures, including Prof. Wole Soyinka, who commented on the post, likely expressing concern over the disrespect and challenges faced by Nigerians globally.
This incident has brought attention to the perceived devaluation of the Nigerian passport and the broader implications for Nigerian citizens traveling or living abroad.
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