Visa-on-Arrival not scrapped — Nigerian govt clarifies

The national authorities has dismissed reports suggesting the cancellation of Nigeria’s Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) policy, clarifying that the strategy has alternatively been upgraded to heighten efficiency.

Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this known aft a closed-door gathering with a delegation from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council successful Abuja.

According to him, “The Visa-on-Arrival process is not being scrapped. Rather, it has been upgraded to amended ratio and effectiveness. Travellers volition inactive beryllium capable to use online for short-stay visas, with approvals granted wrong 24 to 48 hours.”

He further explained, “Once approved, the visa volition beryllium sent to the applicant’s email, eliminating the request for a carnal sticker upon arrival. This enhanced strategy aims to chopped retired inefficiencies, allowing Nigeria to amended automate and power the inflow of travellers.”

Tunji-Ojo added that the betterment is portion of broader efforts to fortify Nigeria’s concern climate.

“With this upgrade, the state takes different measurement towards improving its concern situation and attracting overseas investment. This upgrade builds upon the existing online support system, streamlining the process and enabling travellers to person their approvals up of time,” helium said.

On her part, Director-...