The lawmakers noted that Nigerians are illegally held or imprisoned in foreign countries sometimes under harsh conditions that may lead to loss of lives.
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The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Foreign Affairs to investigate the operations of Nigerian foreign missions with a view to addressing the challenges Nigerians are facing abroad. He explained that many Nigerians are illegally held or imprisoned in foreign countries and often under harsh conditions that may lead to loss of lives if urgent actions are not taken.
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