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Rep. Beni Lar (PDP-Plateau), said Ms. Dinchi Lar, a Nigerian detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), would be released in December.
Lar, representing Langtang North, Langtang South Federal Constituency of Plateau State, said this during a press conference at the National Assembly premises in Abuja.
The lawmaker commended the federal government for taking steps to secure a light sentence for the lady.
The enthusiastic lawmaker said: “My constituent who was imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates is going to be released in December. I thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for having raised this point.
The lady was first jailed for a year for speaking out against the mistreatment of Nigerians at Dubai airport.
Barr Bako Ventimimi, the inmate’s family, expressed their joy for the effort that resulted in the reduced sentence, adding that it had been a serious concern for the family.
“Everyone, especially young people, has expressed concern and we are happy that the federal government and the legislature have heard our cry and taken action,” she said.
He also commended the media for the great job they did in moving the discussion forward.
On August 31, Lar took to her Twitter page to share photos and videos of herself and others she identified as Nigerians detained at Dubai International Airport.
She wrote: ‘I am at Dubai International Airport and myself and other Nigerians with valid visas are being held in a room hours after arrival with no explanation or information as to what we have done. Help me please. We are more than 20 here. »
The lawmaker praised the UAE government for tampering with justice with mercy, adding that the gesture showed that international diplomacy could still work.
According to her, the sentence was reduced to three months thanks to the tireless efforts of the Nigerian government.
She said the phrase should send a strong warning to young Nigerians to know the law of the country they intend to travel to before embarking on such journeys.
The lawmaker said the UAE government was magnanimous, adding that some countries might not be so generous, while urging young Nigerians traveling abroad to obey the law and know the country in which they are traveling. intention to surrender.
Lar also commended the National Assembly for adopting the Federal University of Agriculture in Lantang, Plateau, for the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari.
She said the bill, if approved, would provide the required opportunities, saying that Lantang has some of the best student crops and many more would be exploited by the agricultural university once enacted.
She refuted the allegation that she left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for another party, saying, “I believe in consistency whether it is good or bad, I believe in staying where I’m fine”.
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