 The House of Representatives wants the federal government to intervene and secure the release of Nigerians who are being detained illegally in prisons abroad. These follow the adoption of a motion by Representative Dennis Idahosa, who represents a door on the floor of the House in Abuja. In his motion, the lawmaker said there was a need to ascertain the number of Nigerian citizens being detained in foreign prisons. Idahosa noted that Nigerian citizens were in almost all countries of the world making exploits in sports, technology and business. He added that due to the large population of Nigerians abroad, Nigerian's industrial commission was established to provide for the engagement and protection of Nigerians. Congresants, there are the remittances of Nigerians living abroad have been a significant impact in the development and economic growth of the country. The House also concerned about the report of any Nigerians languishing in foreign prisons, some who are being illegally detained. Why some are exposed to labor exploitation, poor living conditions, discrimination, sex exploitation and other forms of humanizing treatment. About 16,500 Nigerians who are in prison outside the country were convicted without illegal representation and without legal representation and not knowing why they are in jail.