The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has urged Nigerians living in France to remain calm, maintain peace and respect the laws of their host country amid concerns affecting their communities.\n<\/p>\n
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made the appeal in a statement issued on Thursday by the commission\u2019s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.\n<\/p>\n
Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians to exercise restraint, avoid confrontations and cooperate peacefully with lawful instructions from French authorities.\n<\/p>\n
She said Nigerians in France should \u201cavoid confrontation, violence and provocation\u201d while conducting themselves responsibly and upholding public order.<\/p>\n
The NiDCOM boss also advised members of the Nigerian community to rely on verified safety information and refrain from spreading rumours or unconfirmed reports, particularly on social media.<\/p>\n
She urged Nigerians to respect their neighbours and other communities, irrespective of nationality, religion or background.\n<\/p>\n
Dabiri-Erewa emphasised that Nigerians living abroad had a responsibility to protect the country\u2019s image while respecting the laws and institutions of their host nations.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigerians in the Diaspora are ambassadors of their country and have a shared responsibility to uphold Nigeria\u2019s image while respecting the laws and institutions of their host country,\u201d she said.\n<\/p>\n
She further advised anyone whose safety or rights might be at risk to seek appropriate legal assistance and contact relevant emergency or consular services. <\/p>\n
The commission also called on Nigerian community leaders, families, students, professionals and associations across France to promote peace, unity and responsible conduct.\n<\/p>\n
The appeal comes amid protests in France over issues including the cost of living, public services and working conditions.\n<\/p>\n
Demonstrations in major cities have drawn protesters from different sections of society, with some gatherings resulting in confrontations with security forces.\n<\/p>\n
The unrest has raised concerns about public order and safety, prompting calls for calm and peaceful conduct.\n<\/p>\n
French authorities deployed 70,000 police officers nationwide ahead of protests on October 24 following violence during earlier demonstrations, while officials reported arrests and injuries during the unrest.<\/p>\n
NiDCOM, therefore, urged Nigerians in France to avoid violence, follow verified safety advisories and cooperate with lawful directives from the French authorities.\n<\/p>\n
The commission urged community leaders to work together to sustain calm, encourage caution and maintain order within their communities.\n<\/p>\n
The statement reaffirmed the commission\u2019s call for Nigerians in France to prioritise peaceful coexistence and comply with the laws of their host country.\n <\/p>\n
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