Bashir Ahmad, former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari,
has linked the US’ short-term visa for Nigerian citizens to President Bola
Tinubu’s recent trip to Brazil for BRICS Summit.
The US on Tuesday announced that it has tightened its visa
regulations for Nigerians in reciprocity for west African giant’s short-term
visa policies towards its (US) citizens.
It announced that effective from July 8, 2025, most
non-immigrant visas (such as tourist and business visas) will now be
single-entry and valid for just three months.
It, however, said that visas issued before July 8 will not
be affected.
In reaction to this, Ahmad wrote on X, “I am of the opinion
that the recent review of U.S. visa policy on Nigeria, reducing the 5-year
multiple entry visa to just 3 months single entry, is not solely about
reciprocity.
“Rather, it appears to reflect growing US discomfort with
Nigeria’s increasing global realignment, particularly the warm reception we are
receiving from the BRICS.
“Nigeria is charting its course, forging strategic partnerships
that serve our national interest. Our President, Bola Tinubu’s successful
outing at the BRICS Summit in Brazil sent a strong message.
“We are Nigeria and we will be alright.”
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