NiDCOM Appeals for Calm Among Nigerians in France Amid Protests

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called on Nigerians living in France to stay calm and maintain peace amid ongoing protests concerning the cost of living, public services, and working conditions. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, made this appeal in a statement issued on Thursday by the commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.

She urged Nigerians to exercise restraint, avoid confrontations, and cooperate with lawful instructions from French authorities. Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the need for Nigerians to uphold public order and respect their neighbors, regardless of nationality or religion.

She also advised the community to seek legal assistance if their safety or rights were at risk and to rely on verified safety information, avoiding the spread of rumors. The commission's appeal comes in light of heightened unrest in France, where 70,000 police officers were deployed nationwide ahead of protests on October 24, following previous violence.