Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister for interior and the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, met on Wednesday to discuss visa issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to reports, the meeting was attended by Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tunji-Ojo disclosed that the recently introduced visa procedures by the US government for Nigerian nationals was a topic of discussion during the \u201cconstructive meeting\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that Mills shared valuable insights into the revised protocol and its alignment with established practices to uphold the integrity of the visa process\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe ambassador described the new e-visa policy of the Nigeria Immigration Service as an innovation intended to streamline and enhance the application process for foreign travellers into the country,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Ministry of Interior, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and the US Mission in Nigeria agreed to strengthen collaboration, emphasising adherence to visa regulations and promoting responsible travel practices among Nigerian citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu (GCFR), will continue to ensure strict compliance across the board in key areas, including secure travel documents, ensuring the issuance of secure travel documents with verified traveller identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cVisa overstay management: Implementing measures to limit overstays by travellers on US visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cInformation sharing: Sharing relevant security and\/or criminal record information to protect public safety,\u201d Tunji-Ojo stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The US Embassy in Nigeria announced a change to its visa policy for the country on Tuesday, bringing down the validity period and entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It said most of the affected visas will now be limited to single entry with a three-month validity period.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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