Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on the federal government and the Nigeria Immigration Service to review visa applications from South African artistes and their entourages under the principle of reciprocity, following reports that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team were denied entry into South Africa.
In a statement shared on her social media pages, the lawmaker urged the government to verify the circumstances surrounding the reported visa denial and, if confirmed, adopt equivalent diplomatic measures until Nigerians receive fair treatment.
“I call on the Nigeria Immigration Service and the federal government of Nigeria to review the visa applications of South African artistes and their entourages in accordance with the principle of reciprocity in foreign policy,” she wrote.
According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, if it is established that Ayra Starr’s scheduled engagements in South Africa were cancelled because of visa issues, Nigeria should respond with similar measures in line with
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