VIDEO: Nigerians in Dubai thrown in the desert and asked to move out

A video which has gone viral on the social media shows Nigerians reportedly being thrown in the desert in Dubai?

The viral video which was uploaded on Twitter had got many people calling on the Nigerian government to asisst the stranded citizens left in the desert to die by the Dubai government.

This is the video below…

Nigerians in Dubai asked to move out. pic.twitter.com/qn5gzn8jaR

— egobonto (@egonduJ) August 16, 2020

Nigerians in #Dubai sent to the Desert, beg Federal Government for help. Pls RT till it reaches the presidency, God bless you in return 🙏🏽

Cc: Neo and Vee , Ka3na , #StarGirlErica , #AllShadesOfNengi , Kaisha and Tinubu pic.twitter.com/PV85WDhXC2

— Eddy TalentMoney🇳🇬 (@eTalentMoney) August 16, 2020

The video has attracted many criticizing Nigerians for travlling to other countries in search of jobs. Many where of the opinion that  other countries should  follow suits.

If Nigerians & Zimbabweans are walking away from their Countries , who will serve their government?

Citizens must stay in their Countries & serve their Country. Imagine if South Africans all go to Namibia who will serve our government?

Keep it within borders African child pic.twitter.com/9aUQegCLiD

— Mfundoyakhe Shezi 🇿🇦 (@Mfundoyakhe_S) August 16, 2020

“campanies in UAE are cancelling Nigerians contract employment/residency visa . No renewal of visas for corrupt crooks from Nigeria… While other African countries are being issued visas in UAE. And Nigeria visa portal closed. South Africa should follow suits, Ghana has started” a social media user posted

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has ordered officials in his country to send urgent medical aid and food supplies to Nigeria.

This was revealed in a Twitter post by the UAE Embassy in Nigeria.

The humanitarian aid to Nigeria according to Maktoum is a way of showing support for Nigeria’s efforts in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.

The statement read, “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum orders urgent medical aid and food supplies to be sent to the friendly Nigerian people to support the efforts of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in combating the COVID-19 pandemic and limiting its spread. In a clear confirmation of the UAE’s solidarity with all brotherly and friendly countries in crises.”

The relief shipment, which includes seven tonnes of medical supplies and five tonnes of food supplies, were dispatched from Dubai.