His trip was sponsored by a private human rights activist from Germany. Although carrying his legal appointment from Tochi's family to represent Tochi in all matters, Singapore's prison authorities denied him access to visit Tochi. After two weeks, Princewill returned to Nigeria, where he conducted immediate action to force the Nigerian government (which has failed to show any serious concern) to take immediate action on behalf of its national.
Princewill's journey was backed by a German human rights advocate. Nevertheless, despite having his official appointment from Tochi's family to act as Tochi's representative in all matters, Singapore's prison authorities refused him permission to visit Tochi. Two weeks later, Princewill returned to Nigeria and promptly took swift action to pressure the Nigerian government (which has shown little genuine concern) to take immediate steps on behalf of its national.