The House of Representatives on Tuesday mandated the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora to do a legislative work on saving one Mrs Gloria Musa and her six children from Haringey British Police.
The resolution followed a Motion by Rep. Abike Dabiri – Erewa ( ACN – Lagos ) and others ,which was adopted when put to vote by the Speaker Aminu Tambuwal.
Moving the Motion, Erewa said that one Gloria Musa of Abia who is married to a Mr Musa of Adamawa living in the United Kingdom with six children had five of their growing children taken away since June 2010 by British Police on account that ``she is a sex worker''.
Erewa, who is the Chairman on Diaspora, noted that due to the forceful custody of her children, Mrs Musa and family has been subjected to the worst psychological crisis and were currently in a state of mental trauma.
The legislator lamented that the situation of this Nigerian family in the UK was pathetic.
She urged her colleagues to support the motion to save Mrs Musa’s children
The legislator explained that concerted efforts have been made by the committee, the Nigeria High Commission to Britain to get the children back.
‘’ We have made contacts with the Musa’s and her hope is on us,’’ she stressed.
In their various contributions in support of the Motion,Rep. Samson Osagie ( ACN – Edo ) said the matter required diplomatic strategy since the matter was not in court.
He said that the ‘’ trauma that the family is undergoing now can be better imagined’’.
Rep. Nnenna Ukeje ( PDP – Abia ) who is the Chairman on Foreign Affairs, on her part in support of the motion, said Nigeria and the House of Representatives were committed to strengthening the family.
She, however, noted the absence of detailed information on the matter was important, adding that they might be ‘’ underlying factors’’ regarding the issue.
Ukeje suggested that the House find out the exact situation of the matter.
Rep. Jerry Manwe (PDP – Taraba ) who also supported the motion urged that the issue be investigated to actually know the nationality of the affected children.
‘’ Let the matter be thoroughly investigated to ascertain the real nationality of these children. ’’
Rep. Peace Nnaji (PDP – Enugu) in her contribution said that Nigeria has a right to protect her citizenry either at home or abroad. (NAN)
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