“We understand the worries and uncertainties this situation may have caused.’’
Often, many students proceed to Canada for their educational journey at different levels. To put things in check, Canada has rolled out some new policies for student visas.
The NANS president said students’ inclusion in budget monitoring was necessary.
Quoting statistics from HESA, the minister said about 99,985 Nigerian students enrolled in UK universities between 2017 and 2022.
The president also said efforts are in place to ensure that vulnerable students can also benefit from conditional cash transfers and food distribution.
Majority of the lawmakers at plenary shouted “nay” when Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila put the motion into question.
More than 59,000 Nigerian students arrived in 2022 with about 61,000 family members.
“We recognise the presence of other Nigerians in Sudan, such as recent travellers and long-established families who desire to return home.
JAMB has promised to ensure that Nigerian students evacuated from war-torn Sudan are integrated into universities.
“This will go a long way in speeding up the process and avoiding unnecessary delays with documentation and clearance upon arrival at Aswan, Egypt.”
