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NIS Deports Zimbabwean Bishop For Visa Violation

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has deported a Zimbabwean bishop, Eben Nhiwatawi, for violating immigration protocols.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the NIS spokesperson, DCI KT Udo, said the bishop was repatriated on August 24, 2024.

Nhiwatawi arrived in Nigeria on August 21 with a tourist visa (F5A), specifically intended for tourism activities.

However, the NIS discovered that he was actively involved in the leadership election process of the Methodist Church, a direct contravention of the visa’s terms and conditions as outlined in the Nigeria Visa Policy 2024.

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“Given this significant violation, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, with ministerial approval, ordered the immediate deportation of the bishop,” the statement added.

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The NIS emphasized its commitment to facilitating lawful foreign investment and activities while maintaining strict adherence to immigration laws.

“While we welcome legitimate foreign participation in our economic and social development, we will not tolerate any breach of our immigration regulations,” the service stated.
“The NIS remains vigilant in safeguarding national security and will continue to monitor the activities of foreigners within our borders.”

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