NANS Diaspora Backs President, Accuses Australian Envoy of Neglecting Nigerian Students
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A coalition of stakeholders within the National Association of Nigerian Students in Diaspora (NANS Diaspora) has thrown its weight behind the association’s president, Chris Juwon Fayomi, amid an escalating dispute involving Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Australia.
The group, operating under its Stakeholders’ Council and Past Leaders’ Forum, voiced strong criticism of the acting High Commissioner to Australia, Jane Bassey Adams, accusing the mission of failing to adequately represent and support Nigerian students abroad.
In a statement issued in Abuja by council chairman Prince John Ogar, the stakeholders maintained their position of no confidence in the envoy, citing what they described as persistent neglect and administrative lapses affecting Nigerians in Australia.
The council alleged that the High Commission has imposed excessive service fees on Nigerians while showing little responsiveness to their concerns, particularly those of students. According to the group, such practices reflect a broader pattern of poor engagement between Nigerian diplomatic missions and citizens living overseas.
They further warned that the conduct of some foreign missions risks eroding trust within the diaspora community, arguing that diplomats are increasingly disconnected from the realities faced by Nigerians abroad.
Defending Fayomi, the stakeholders praised his outspoken stance on the issue, describing his actions as a reflection of the collective frustrations of Nigerian students in foreign countries. They insisted that he remains the legitimate voice of NANS Diaspora despite attempts to question his authority.
The group also claimed that efforts are underway to undermine the student leader through coordinated attacks, which they dismissed as unfounded and politically motivated.
Calling for urgent intervention, the stakeholders urged the Federal Government, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to investigate the allegations and take decisive steps to improve the welfare and representation of Nigerians in Australia and other parts of the world.
They stressed that the concerns raised by NANS Diaspora mirror the everyday challenges faced by Nigerian students and communities overseas, demanding immediate attention from relevant authorities.
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