THE Federal Government has reiterated its warning to Nigerians seeking to study or relocate to Northern Cyprus, as the number of stranded citizens in the country reach an unprecedented level.
A travel advisory issued on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the public to be alert against “unscrupulous elements” parading themselves as agents to deceive unsuspecting young Nigerians into believing that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus provides easy access to greener pastures for studies and job opportunities.
“The resultant effect, being an unprecedented increase in consular cases of stranded Nigerians in TRNC… It is advisable that students and their parents/guardians carry out due diligence checks on any so called university or tertiary institution before application for admission is made,” a spokesperson of the Ministry Francisca Omayuli said in a statement.
For years, the Nigerian government has warned citizens about the dangers of travelling to…
