Nsukka Bishop Onah Critiques Financial Bias Against Nigerians

Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, expressed concern over discriminatory financial restrictions against Nigerians living abroad. He shared his experience at the Vatican Bank, where he was required to obtain special authorization to withdraw his own money, a requirement he had not faced before.

Onah described the situation as amusing yet irritating, highlighting that the restrictions were specifically targeting Nigerians. He noted that a priest accompanying him, Father Johnson, sought clarification from the bank regarding whether the withdrawal limit applied to all individuals or just bishops.

The response revealed that the restrictions were based on nationality, stating, "Depende da dove e nato," meaning it depends on where you were born. Onah emphasized that being Nigerian complicates life for Nigerians abroad, making it difficult to access financial services available to others.