Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, met on Wednesday in Abuja with Richard Mills, the United States ambassador to Nigeria.
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.
In a statement, Tunji-Ojo said the recently introduced visa
procedures by the US government for Nigerian nationals were discussed during
the “constructive meeting”.
The interior minister said the US ambassador provided
“valuable insights into the revised protocol and its alignment with established
practices to uphold the integrity of the visa process”.
“The 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,” the statement
reads.
“The Ministry of Interior, the Nigeria Immigration Service,
and the US Mission in Nigeria agreed to strengthen collaboration, emphasizing
adherence to visa regulations and promoting responsible travel practices among
Nigerian citizens.
“Our 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.
“Visa overstay management: Implementing measures to limit
overstays by travellers on US visas.
“Information sharing: Sharing relevant security and/or
criminal record information to protect public safety.”
On Tuesday, the US embassy in Nigeria announced a major
change to its visa policy for Nigeria, reducing the validity period and entry
allowance for most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens.
The embassy said most of the affected visas will now be
limited to single entry with a three-month validity period.
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