Find Your Voice: Tell Nigeria’s Ambassador What You Think! – 2024

Find Your Voice: Tell Nigeria What You Think!

Tell the Nigerian Government What You Think About Their Country, Law Enforcement, and Their Scammers!

Advocacy and Activism – A SCARS Institute Resource

Author:
•  SCARS Institute Encyclopedia of Scams Editorial Team – Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
Originally Published: 2019 – Article Updated: 2024

Article Abstract

Writing a letter to the Nigerian Ambassador can be a powerful way for scam victims to express their frustrations and advocate for stronger law enforcement against Nigerian scammers.

By sharing their traumatic experiences, victims not only raise awareness but also engage in a form of catharsis, helping them release pent-up emotions and shift their focus from the scam to their own recovery. The process of writing the letter allows victims to regain a sense of control and channel their anger constructively, advocating for longer prison sentences, more convictions, and greater preventive measures.

This act of reaching out rebuilds a sense of empowerment, offering emotional relief and helping victims take the first steps toward healing.

Find Your Voice: Tell Nigeria's Ambassador What You Think! - 2024

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Why Write to the Nigeria’s Ambassador or Representatives?

Writing a letter to Nigeria’s Ambassador or other representatives offers scam victims a constructive way to begin letting go of the crime and redirecting their energy toward personal recovery.

By articulating their experience in a formal, structured manner, victims take an empowering step toward acknowledging the crime and the impact it has had on their lives. This process can provide emotional validation and closure, allowing them to express feelings of anger, frustration, and betrayal in a productive way, rather than keeping these emotions bottled up.

Additionally, writing the letter helps victims shift their focus from the scam itself toward seeking justice and promoting greater awareness, turning their attention from the past to their future well-being.

As they ask for systemic change and stronger law enforcement efforts, they are engaging in an act of advocacy that can help to restore a sense of agency and control—elements that were stripped away by their scam. This cathartic process can be pivotal in the healing journey, as victims acknowledge their trauma while simultaneously taking steps toward their own recovery.

How to Write to the Ambassador of Nigeria for Scam Victims

Writing to Nigeria’s Ambassador is one way that scam victims can voice their concerns, share their traumatic experiences, and appeal for stronger law enforcement efforts against Nigerian scammers. Given the global scope of these scams, making an impactful, respectful, and clear case for change can help raise awareness and potentially influence policies or enforcement in Nigeria.

1. Addressing the Ambassador

It is important to address the Ambassador respectfully and professionally. Use the correct title and formal address format. For the Nigerian Ambassador, the salutation would be “Your Excellency,” followed by the ambassador’s full name.

Example: “Your Excellency Ambassador (Full Name), Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Address) (City, Country)”

Of course, you do not have to be polite, you can feed your anger and hate but no one will read it and it will only harm your own recovery in doing it,

2. State the Purpose Clearly

In the first paragraph, be concise and direct about the purpose of your letter or email. Let the ambassador know that you are a victim of a scam that originated in Nigeria and that you are reaching out to request stronger law enforcement measures and greater penalties for the criminals responsible.

3. Describe Your Scam Experience

In the next part of your message, provide a summary of your experience. Be clear but succinct, explaining how you were targeted, the financial and emotional impact, and any details about the scam operation that you believe are important. Highlight how the scam affected you personally, including financial losses, emotional trauma, and loss of trust.

Example: “I was recently scammed by an individual or group based in Nigeria posing as a romantic partner/business associate (or whatever the nature of the scam). Over several months, I was manipulated into sending money under false pretenses, which has caused significant financial harm and emotional distress. Despite my best efforts to verify the legitimacy of the individual, I fell victim to a carefully orchestrated scheme.”

4. Appeal for Stronger Law Enforcement Efforts

After explaining your experience, transition into your plea for action. Emphasize the importance of prosecuting scammers, enforcing harsher prison sentences, and securing more convictions for those found guilty of scamming. This section should be firm but respectful, highlighting the need for increased action to stop Nigerian scammers from targeting global victims.

Example: “I urge your Excellency to advocate for stronger law enforcement measures against scammers operating within Nigeria. I implore the Nigerian government to increase investigations, secure more convictions, and impose harsher sentences on those convicted of fraud. The lack of accountability allows these crimes to persist, leaving countless victims devastated across the world.”

5. Mention the Broader Impact of Scams

Beyond your personal story, mention the broader global issue of Nigerian scams. Point out the damage it does not only to individuals but also to Nigeria’s international reputation. Emphasizing the long-term harm of these scams, both to victims and the country’s image, can strengthen your appeal.

6. Request a Response or Action Plan

Finally, politely request a response or information on any initiatives being implemented to curb scamming. If possible, offer to assist by sharing your story publicly or through other means to raise awareness about the issue.

7. Conclude Respectfully

Close your letter with appreciation for the ambassador’s time and consideration, and reiterate your hope for increased attention to the issue.

Sample Email Template:


Subject: Urgent Appeal for Stronger Action Against Nigerian Scammers

Your Excellency Ambassador [Full Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to you as a victim of an online scam perpetrated by individuals based in Nigeria.

Over the course of several months, I was groomed, manipulated, and controlled by a scammer posing as [describe scammer’s role – romantic partner, business associate, etc.], which resulted in significant financial losses and profoundly traumatic distress. Despite my best efforts to verify the legitimacy of the situation, I was expertly and professionally deceived, leaving me devastated and without recourse.

My experience is not an isolated case. Every year, millions of individuals around the world fall victim to similar scams that originate from Nigeria. These scams have a profound impact not only on the individuals who are targeted but also on Nigeria’s global reputation. What if, instead of me, it had been your mother or father, or family member who was the victim? These criminals are defrauding your own countries citizens too in vast numbers!

It is crucial that stronger measures be implemented to investigate, prosecute, and convict scammers who are responsible for these crimes.

I respectfully urge you to advocate for more substantial law enforcement efforts, longer prison sentences for convicted scammers, and more resources dedicated to pursuing these criminals, and they be disconnected from politics. Victims of these scams suffer long-lasting emotional and financial damage, and thousands take their own lives because of the shame. Scams are not just a financial crime, they are murder! More must be done to bring these perpetrators to justice.

Your police and law enforcement needs to be better trained as well. There is an organization called the SCARS Institute (www.AgainstScams.org contact@AgainstScams.org) that offers free law enforcement trailing. Please recommend to your agencies that they take advantage of that resource.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter. I hope to see Nigeria taking a far more active stance against these crimes and working toward greater accountability. Please let me know if there are any initiatives in place to address this issue or any ways I can assist in raising awareness about the impact of these scams.

Sincerely,

Your Full Name

Your City, State, Country

Your Contact Information (optional)

Your Address (optional)


Additional Tips:

  • Be concise but comprehensive in your message. The ambassador likely receives numerous emails, so being clear and direct increases the chances of your message being read and considered.
  • Maintain respect throughout the email. Anger is understandable, but being respectful and professional will make your message more effective.
  • Provide contact information for follow-up. Make sure you include a way for the embassy to respond.
  • You can write one email and CC each of the representatives as well to make it simpler.

By using this approach, scam victims can effectively communicate their concerns to the Nigerian ambassador and push for more significant action to combat scams.

Send By Mail

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
3519 International Court, NW
Washington, DC 20008.

Find More

Directory of Nigerian Foreign Missions & Embassies: https://nigeriaunmission.org/directory-of-nigerian-foreign-missions/

Send By Email

H.E. AMBASSADOR AISHA U. DEWA
Minister/Head (Economic, Trade and Investment Section)
adewa@nigeriaembassyusa.org
H.E. AMBASSADOR ANTHONY ALONWU
Minister/Head (Political Section)
aalonwu@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MR. RABIU LAWAL
Charge D’Affaires A.I/Head of Information
rabiulawal@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MRS. OLUWAFEMI GBADEBO
Minister (Consular and Immigration)
femigbadebo@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MR. CHUKUDI NWACHUKWU IGBOELI
Minister/Head (Education and Liaising with Political Section)
igboeli@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MRS. JOY AKINMOLADUN
(Economic, Trade, and Investment)
jakinmoladun@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MRS. IMAOBONG EFFIONG-ARCHIBONG
(Tourism and Culture)
archibong@nigeriaembassyusa.org
TITI KOLADE
(Head of Chancery)
tkolade@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MR. IBRAHIM ABUBAKAR
(Protocol and Health)
iabubakar@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MR. PAUL ALABI
First Secretary (Educ., Econ., Trade & Investment)
paulalabi@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MR. ABDULAZEEZ MUSTAPHA SULEIMAN
(Consular and Immigration)
abdulazeezmustapha@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MR. SUNNY IZIDOR
Admin Attaché I (Office of the Ambassador)
sizidor@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MRS. ESTHER EBI WISDOM
Admin Attaché II (Administration Section)
ewisdom@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MR. SAMUEL OGASHUWA
Admin Attaché III (Administration Section)
sogashuwa@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MR. EBIKELA JASPER
Communication Officer
jasper@nigeriaembassyusa.org
MRS. VICTORIA AKINMOLADUN
Admin Attaché V (Administration Section)
victoria@nigeriaembassyusa.org
DR. VALERIE CHINEDU OBIOHA
Finance Attaché
vobioha@nigeriaembassyusa.org
Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations permny@nigeriaunmission.org

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3 Comments

  1. Thuy Conde September 21, 2024 at 4:39 am - Reply

    I am writing an email to each one of the representative to advocate for victims all over. It’s going to take me sometime, but I’ll be back to give a status update when I’m finished… no! no! not Arnold the Terminator… just me, a survivor of romance scam.AXIOS!

  2. Löw Sandra September 20, 2024 at 9:29 am - Reply

    I sent the mail. Thank you!

  3. Löw Sandra September 18, 2024 at 4:54 pm - Reply

    I want to thank you for this opportunity

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