As a Lawyer, this is my Take. While the UK Embassy is expected to conduct all background and security check on an individual, they still reserve the right to deny you entry into the country if they suspect anything fishy. The statement Visa is a privilege and not a right is rather vague. I think it is safe to say entry into any country even with a valid Visa is conditional and not absolute.

There is the immigration office where you apply for your Visa, and there is the border control which have their own requirements independent of the other. In this mans case, we do not have the full facts for one, which the court will hear and make a determination upon. However, refusing him entry based on him not knowing how to draw, is rather unnecessary in my opinion. Failing to name key officials in his company is however a red flag. The company has a website, hushpuppy can have a company website too. The company's status on CAC public search is inactive. Red flag number 2.

Where his case may have some strength is in the fact that he was detained. the reason for his detention will be an issue the court will determine. If detention was necessary, he will go home with nothing, if unnecessary then he can start getting his bank account ready.

Read this for more info.https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/denied-entry-to-the-uk/. Happy Sunday!

ayoade2:
That is his problem to his company not immigration. A simple call to the company would have confirmed if he is a staff or not.

And you think immigration is there to eat boli and groundnut…
It’s their “problem” to ensure that fraudsters do not enter their country.
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Ikem11:


I won't argue with you my brother. Like I said, only if you know. Just take my advice that the dude did scam and its a cheap scam he did

Argue with you...??
U came at me, calling me ignorant of website design expected from a standard bank...and I gave u reasons why it’s probably that way, its a crappy bank...that doesn’t mean it’s not a bank... does that mean the worker’s can’t go on vacation..?

But all u have to say is I should take it from you that it’s a scam just becos the website is crappy... Dude ur condescending behavior is on steroid

balmofgilead:
As a Lawyer, this is my Take. While the UK Embassy is expected to conduct all background and security check on an individual, they still reserve the right to deny you entry into the country if they suspect anything fishy. The statement Visa is a privilege and not a right is rather vague. I think it is safe to say entry into any country even with a valid Visa is conditional and not absolute.

There is the immigration office where you apply for your Visa, and there is the border control which have their own requirements independent of the other. In this mans case, we do not have the full facts for one, which the court will hear and make a determination upon. However, refusing him entry based on him not knowing how to draw, is rather unnecessary in my opinion. Failing to name key officials in his company is however a red flag. The company has a website, hushpuppy can have a website too. The company's status on CAC public search is inactive since 2017. Red flag number 2.

Where his case may have some strength is in the fact that he was detained. the reason for his detention will be an issue the court will determine. If detention was necessary, he will go home with nothing, if unnecessary then he can start getting his bank account ready.

Read this for more info.https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/denied-entry-to-the-uk/. Happy Sunday!

If embassies ran a background and security check on every visa applicant, they would have no other functions…
A visa does not grant automatic entry, and a foreigner can be denied entry at point of entry for any reason whatsoever.

Under UK immigration law, a foreigner can be held in an Immigration Removal Centre for a “reasonable” period if denied entry…
Accordingly, it will NOT be an issue for the courts to determine under this instance, as dude had clearly been denied entry into the UK.
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9jaRealist:


Nigerian immigration does the same regularly. Before I got my Nigerian passport, I was nearly denied entry once because the immigration officer claimed I did not have enough dollars for the 10 days I planned to spend in Lagos.
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Those ones are just looking for bribe Jare. They always try these tricks to extort money from Nigerians with foreign passports.

advanceDNA:


Argue with you...??
U came at me, calling me ignorant of website design expected from a standard bank...and I gave u reasons why it’s probably that way, its a crappy bank...that doesn’t mean it’s not a bank... does that mean the worker’s can’t go on vacation..?

But all u have to say is I should take it from you that it’s a scam just becos the website is crappy... Dude ur condescending behavior is on steroid

We not contesting about bank here... Anyone can open an office and call it micro bank. My point to you if that the said website am seeing there is a cheap scam and not affiliated to any micro or bank or even a piggy bank.

Its just a purely done scam simple. Untill you get me a micro finance bank that can have their website designed like that trash I will listen to you

Ikem11:
I won't argue with you my brother. Like I said, only if you know. Just take my advice that the dude did scam and its a cheap scam he did

Definitely sounds like a scam artist…
A senior officer that doesn’t know the names of his principal officers. SMH
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9jaRealist:


Definitely sounds like a scam artist…
A senior officer that doesn’t know the names of his principal officers. SMH
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Don't mind then disgracing the country upandan

SlyfoxxjReturns:
Seriously. You can work in an organization for years and never really get around to know the full names of your colleagues. Especially if you don’t really establish a personal relationship with them and just keep it strictly formal, focusing on your job.

You might know a few surnames floating around in your head because of emails and all but it’s very possible to totally blank out if someone randomly asks you off duty to put a face on each name or their exact position in the company.

He’s supposedly the Head of Operations, not the gate man…
These are not the names of his “colleagues” but the principal officers!
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NOC1:
If you clearly read the whole news, you will agree with the UK embassy that the guy is not working with the company or he is an illiterate.


Furthermore, you were initially unable to state the correct names of the current Chairperson and Managing Director of Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd. This is something a Head of Operations would know. You were also unable to describe the core values and mission of Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd as described on its website.”

If i am the owner of the organization I will sack him on getting this report, this shows he is incompetent and he does not believe in the organization. He is not an ambassador of the company.

Just tell me how a head of operations can’t answer this questions? Is funny, head of operations is part of every activity and he knows all management staffs.

It's obvious he isn't a staff of the bank. Probably a relative of a top gun there who processed papers for him to travel. Even an entry level staff that has spent 3months in the bank will answer those questions stresslessly

Naija and fraud
Na wah o

Monogamy:
The man is not telling the truth..

May be his visa was questionable or some of the documents used to process the visa.. A friend still enter Uk self last week

You know nothing my brother.

These guys are sick.

You can present all documents with sincerity and they would still send you back.

Incandescent:


You know nothing my brother.

These guys are sick.

You can present all documents with sincerity and they would still send you back.

That's fallacy..

How are those entering UK being able to do it without being deported?

iamyemiakins:
The developers' effect at work, since they've tarnished the remaining image of this country that we were managing

It's time we give up on tribalism.

I swear to God na village people cause ham,people enter UK anyhow without any obstruction ,even the toughest airport , Heathrow

Beancounter94:


Well that may be true, but even then I doubt that most Nigerians entering the UK are asked those type of questions. Or asked to draw their company logo

Your emphasis is on the company's logo, what about the easier task he was given yet he couldn't provide an answer.

How will you not know the mission of your organization as the head of operation. The name of your CEO etc

SlyfoxxjReturns:


Those ones are just looking for bribe Jare. They always try these tricks to extort money from Nigerians with foreign passports.

You may be right but other countries immigration service do exactly the same thing. Deny entry based on 'you don't have enough kudi to spend

The catch being that you are entering the country to seek employment without the necessary papers.

I'm even surprised our Immigration services do same.

ppogba:


Why do you think they did not get in touch with his organization?
Why do you think they can not deport him for filmsy excise.?

Why do you think it is acceptable that a "grown" man cannot remember the name of his company's MD and Chairperson when it mattered most?.

Why do you think a grown man cannot put his act together under pressure after eight hours?

From the article, it said the bank confirmed he was their staff before he got the visa at the Embassy. And whether he remembers the name of his MD and Chairman is irrelevant. There are Nigerian senators that can't recite the Nigerian national anthem, were they removed from Senate because of that? I can bet my money on it that Buhari doesn't even know the full name of his ADC. Buhari calls Osinbajo as Osinbande, did he get removed from President office for that? The UK immigration were just being racists. And it's good the man is suing them because he will win the case in Court. God just answered his prayers because he will surely cash out

Ikem11:
Lol funny... I tried to search the said bank and I can clearly see why the immigration officer sent the werey back... Everything there is a pure scam

The website looks tacky I agree. Very very tacky. But you can't say it's all a con. The website was registered in 2018. Bank is registered with CBN. It's a one man business owned by a former CBN director and his friend.

The website is very substandard but that cannot be the basis for calling it scam.

Edit:
Okay so I checked CBN list of MFBs and their name isn't there. So yeah probably suspect

fkj950ax:




The website is oluwole

https://sabimfb.com/

Makes me wonder why CBN is issuing letters concerning employment of a bank staff

Anyone in finance that can explain this?

The website is oluwole how? It's shoddy and very tacky yes. But will Oluwole register a website in 2018 for a 2021 scam?

Edit:
Okay further scrutiny throws some red flags. Major red flags

Validated:


In the 10 days he was in detention, embassy officials both in Nigeria have made their investigations.

And u think if he was guilty as alleged by d UK he would still have d liver to sue them? Won't that be foolishness if he doesn't have a genuine case?

In all d places I've worked, I've NEVER bothered to know d mission statement neither could/can I draw d logo at the tip of a hat Most ppl can't!

Put yourself in his situation please.

U nor get shame at all, why u nor Sabi draw the Logo.

NOC1:
If you clearly read the whole news, you will agree with the UK embassy that the guy is not working with the company or he is an illiterate.


Furthermore, you were initially unable to state the correct names of the current Chairperson and Managing Director of Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd. This is something a Head of Operations would know. You were also unable to describe the core values and mission of Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd as described on its website.”

If i am the owner of the organization I will sack him on getting this report, this shows he is incompetent and he does not believe in the organization. He is not an ambassador of the company.

Just tell me how a head of operations can’t answer this questions? Is funny, head of operations is part of every activity and he knows all management staffs.

The report states that he was "initially" unable to state the name of the CEO, meaning he probably later gave them the name.
This could be as a result of shock or stigma.

I myself can't draw the logo of my organisation.

Also, if he's turned back,no wahala but why spend 10 days in detention before deportation.
He hasn't commited any crime.

Suing is the best, he will be able to clear his name.

hustla:



K

I can see that you said what you said in good faith and I came so hard on you with insults, I am very sorry for my tone and I appreciate your maturity.

My point is we can't undo what happened 200 years ago but we can make the best use of our times, Let's stop thinking about how racists the white men are and their tendencies and let's start thinking of how to benefit from the current global system as africans.

Some of us will remain in Africa to keep building it.
Some of us will have to Immigrate legally to rest of the developed world to connect it with africa in that manner we can easily:
Transfer modern technology to africa.
export agricultural products to developed countries.
export gold and mineral resources to developed countries.

We should remain focused and not get distracted with the racism rhetoric, as long as the white governments allow me to immigrate there legally, I won't care if anyone calls me a monkey, I will focus on my goals and grind.

once again accept my apologies.

Hushpuppi and his people, including Drug traffickers , illegal immigrants ,have already tarnish the little regards Nigeria have.
All embassies and immigration officers in most developed nations and Even developing countries have put Nigerian travellers on "Red Alert" world wide.

What are you sayingdo you know the level of stress he has passed through,after been kept waiting for over 8 hours And besides who asks someone to draw the logo of the establishment he or she works for, is he an artist?
Can you yourself claiming to be an interlectual draw the Nigeria coat of arms or answer relative easy questions about Nigeria when stressed or pressured

NOC1:
If you clearly read the whole news, you will agree with the UK embassy that the guy is not working with the company or he is an illiterate.


Furthermore, you were initially unable to state the correct names of the current Chairperson and Managing Director of Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd. This is something a Head of Operations would know. You were also unable to describe the core values and mission of Sabi Micro Finance Bank Ltd as described on its website.”

If i am the owner of the organization I will sack him on getting this report, this shows he is incompetent and he does not believe in the organization. He is not an ambassador of the company.

Just tell me how a head of operations can’t answer this questions? Is funny, head of operations is part of every activity and he knows all management staffs.

This is embarrassing! He will never forget this experience in his entire life time.

He goofed.

Great lessons for corporate employees in particular. One needs to know the mission and vision of his organisation, core value, full names of atleast MD/CEO and Chairman.

enigmang:
The logo question is not strange.. the logo is very easy all he had to do was draw a Diamond and put an "S" inside. As head of operations, he should have seen the logo millions of times.

Oga, they didn't say he couldn't draw it; they said e nor draw am well!
Nor be everybody be artist!

When somebody wan cast u, e go look for any excuse to do so.
Nobody (in his position) at dt point in time will think thàt - after all d due diligence and background checks of the embassy in Nigeria - na ordinary logo go cause deportation.

babakb:


I can see that you said what you said in good faith and I came so hard on you with insults, I am very sorry for my tone and I appreciate your maturity.

My point is we can't undo what happened 200 years ago but we can make the best use of our times, Let's stop thinking about how racists the white men are and their tendencies and let's start thinking of how to benefit from the current global system as africans.

Some of us will remain in Africa to keep building it.
Some of us will have to Immigrate legally to rest of the developed world to connect it with africa in that manner we can easily:
Transfer modern technology to africa.
export agricultural products to developed countries.
export gold and mineral resources to developed countries.

We should remain focused and not get distracted with the racism rhetoric, as long as the white governments allow me to immigrate there legally, I won't care if anyone calls me a monkey, I will focus on my goals and grind.

once again accept my apologies.

No issues bro

Life is not hard

NOC1:


I am already, with your incompetency you can’t grow in an organization.

Organisation of drug addicts and rif rafs..

You are right I don't belong in your organisation.

linearity:


Many employees don’t know their chairperson or MD’s name unless you work for a small organization.

Many employees don’t even know these people, have not met them, have not interacted with them or worked with them.

He is not working in HR or Admin to be cramming people’s name that they don’t come in contact with in their day to day work.

Drawing the company’s logo is a childish test when the guy is not an artist. I doubt if those immigration office can draw the logo of the UK immigration.

Mission statement, are you kidding me? You cram those info when going for the company’s employment interview, after employment, who mission statement epp?

I can attest to that. I work for a bank as a senior engineer and I don't know my MD name or core values of the bank

Hehehehe .....''e nor get case" as to how?
Were those information prerequisites to him getting d visa in d first place or d genuineness of d information provided by him?

If the information provided by him are genuine, then all these 'draw logo', 'mention name of chairman gran-papa' are just flimsy.

That 10 days they locked him up, they could/should've used those period to recheck the mans data through d embassy in Nigeria.

Who say village ppl nor dey!

phemmyfour:
he doesn't have a case

He doesn't know the name of his MD too

Their core values

Something is not right somewhere

Even lala knows that Seun Osewa is the CEO of Nairaland