Did you know that contrary to popular belief, an embassy or high commission is actually not sovereign foreign of the sending state, and also when you enter the premises of any Nigerian High Commission abroad, you are not standing on Nigerian soil. In the past week, a video went viral on social media, of the aftermath of a dissatisfied Nigerian customer at the British High Commission, who had taken to smashing up the mission’s vehicles including the High Commissioner’s. Lots of old videos of Diaspora angst resurfaced as well, as well as stories of aromatic amala and various soups being sold right there in the London mission. From the London mission’s website alone, the case for improvement is plain. And yes, while embassies – though not home soil – should feel like home, I am quite sure that I speak the mind of the Diaspora when I say, Nigerian High Commission staff should not interpret that literally.

Source: The Guardian June 25, 2019 05:48 UTC