By Egena Sunday Ode
The federal government the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) government has signed an agreement for the resumption of visa issuance to travelers with Nigerian passports wishing to travel to the Middle Eastern country.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who disclosed this to newsmen at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday, said the agreement took immediate effect.
“You are aware that Nigeria has been discussing with the United Arab Emirates on the issue of visa for Nigerian passport holders going to the United Arab Emirates.
“Today, an agreement has been reached on that, and effective from today 15th July, Nigerian passport holders are able to obtain visa to go to the United Arab Emirates.
“Details of that will be provided to you latter today when we put out a statement.
“But I can tell you that the agreement has been reached and effective from today, Nigerian passport holders intending to travel to the UAE are able to do so,” he said.
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