General
Nigerian Immigration clarifies visa on arrival for Africans
The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammed Babandede, on Friday said the visa on arrival for holders of passports of African countries from January 2020 was to accelerate African Integration.
Babandede, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by the service Public Relations Officer, Sunday James, said the decision would remove barriers hindering free movement of people within the continent.
“Nigeria’s strategic decision is taken to bring down barriers that have hindered free movement of our people within the continent by introducing the visa at the point of entry into Nigeria with effect from January 2020,” he said.
Babandede assured Nigerians of the service’s commitment to high professionalism in delivering its services without compromising National Security.
READ ALSO: Man in tears as girlfriend of five years is set to marry abroad returnee in 16 days
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Babandede had on December 11 announced the Federal Government’s decision to allow Africans into Nigeria without Visa from January 2020.
NAN
-
News24 hours ago
Enugu govt plans befitting burial for Mr Ibu, Junior Pope
-
Politics22 hours ago
Zamfara bans officials from radio, TV interviews
-
News24 hours ago
Kano police arrest suspects for disrupting inauguration of new commissioners
-
News21 hours ago
Kastina police foil attack, neutralize suspected bandit
-
News19 hours ago
Kenneth Okonkwo knocks CBN’s forex management amid economic struggles
-
News18 hours ago
Navy nabs 14 criminals in Akwa Ibom
-
News14 hours ago
Goldman Sachs donates $5000 to Tunde Onakoya’s world record fundraiser
-
News18 hours ago
UTME: JAMB calls for calm amid technical glitches