Minister of Info and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammed Idris, mentioned efficient from 15 July, the UAE will begin issuing visas to Nigerians.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban on Nigerians travelling to that nation, an official has introduced.
The Minister of Info and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this whereas briefing State Home Correspondents on the finish of the Federal Government Council (FEC) assembly on Monday.
“You might be conscious that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the difficulty of visas for Nigerian passport holders going to the United Arab Emirates.
“Right this moment, an settlement has been reached on that, and efficient from at this time July 15, Nigerian passport holders are in a position to acquire a Visa to go to the United Arab Emirates.
“I can inform you that the settlement has been reached and efficient from at this time, Nigerian passport holders meaning to journey to the UAE are ready to take action,” Mr Idris mentioned.
The UAE, on 13 December 2021, issued a journey ban on passengers from Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, citing a surge within the nations’ COVID-19 from passengers of the 2 nations.
In June, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Growth, Festus Keyamo, hinted that the visa restriction on Nigerians would quickly be lifted, stating that the nation had noticed all protocols to facilitate the ban.
“We’ve completed every part. We’ve resolved every part. Simply look ahead to the announcement from the UAE authorities, and that announcement is imminent. They might announce… I wish to give it to them to announce the date,” he mentioned.