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Controversy Erupts as Minister Wike’s Visit to Italy Goes Unnoticed by Nigerian Embassy and NUNAI Association

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March 8, 2025
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Controversy Erupts as Minister Wike’s Visit to Italy Goes Unnoticed by Nigerian Embassy and NUNAI Association
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In an unexpected turn of events, the recent visit of Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to Italy has sparked outrage and controversy, as both the Nigerian Embassy in Rome and the National union of Nigeria Italy.

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NUNAI) Association reportedly kept the visit under wraps, leading to widespread questions about the diplomatic misstep and the relationship between the Nigerian government and the diaspora community in Italy.

The visit, which was expected to be a key opportunity to engage with Nigerian expatriates, foster bilateral relations, and boost trade between Nigeria and Italy, was shrouded in secrecy. Despite the high-profile nature of Minister Wike’s role and the potential to advance the interests of the Nigerian government abroad, neither the Nigerian Embassy in Rome nor the NUNAI Association made any public statement or organized a formal reception or engagement during his time in the country.

Nyesom Wike and President of Lombardy Regional Government in Italy, H.E. Attilio Fontana, in Milan today.

Sources within the Nigerian diaspora in Italy were left bewildered as to why the visit was so deliberately hushed. Some insiders have speculated that this was part of a larger strategy, possibly involving diplomatic tensions or dissatisfaction between the Nigerian government and the Italian diaspora leadership.

While details of Wike’s meetings and activities in Italy remain scarce, a few anonymous sources have alleged that the Minister met with a select group of Italian officials to discuss infrastructure projects, but no public event was held to allow the Nigerian community in Italy to interact with the Minister. This secrecy is raising suspicions of an underlying conflict within Nigeria’s diplomatic channels.

The National unioin of Nigeria Italy (NUNAI), which is tasked with representing and uniting Nigerians in Italy, has remained tight-lipped about the visit. This lack of involvement has only added fuel to the growing fire of controversy. Members of the association have reportedly expressed confusion and disappointment at the missed opportunity to engage with such a high-ranking official.

In an exclusive interview, one prominent member of the Nigerian community in Italy commented, “It’s as if we don’t matter. We are always told we are an essential part of Nigeria’s development, but when it comes to meaningful interactions with our leaders, we are sidelined. Why was this visit kept under wraps?”

Some critics suggest that this silence may have been a strategic decision by the Nigerian Embassy or a power play by the NUNAI leadership. Allegedly, there have been ongoing tensions between the association and the Embassy, with accusations of mismanagement and lack of transparency regarding the welfare of Nigerians living in Italy. Video of the Visit attached.

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Moreover, there have been rumors circulating that some factions within the Nigerian government are not pleased with the influence the diaspora in Italy has begun to wield, especially in areas of investment and advocacy for Nigerian interests. The absence of a public reception for Minister Wike may be viewed by some as a reflection of these internal power struggles.

The Minister’s visit, which was supposed to bolster relations, has instead turned into a source of division, as calls for an investigation into the lack of transparency and communication grow louder. With many in the Nigerian community in Italy now asking for answers, the Nigerian Embassy in Rome and NUNAI have yet to address the controversy, leaving a growing sense of frustration and anger in their wake.

As the story unfolds, Nigerians in Italy are left questioning the true intentions behind the muted reception of Minister Wike and wondering whether the government truly values their contributions to the nation’s progress. The diplomatic misstep could have long-lasting consequences on Nigeria’s image and influence within its expatriate community in Italy.

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