Nigeria, UAE Resolve Dispute, Visa Issuance To Resume Soon – FG

Nigeria, UAE Resolve Dispute, Visa Issuance To Resume Soon – FG

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced that the visa dispute between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates has been resolved………..CONTINUE READING

Keyamo revealed that the UAE government will soon lift the travel restrictions preventing Nigerians from visiting the UAE, particularly Dubai. He made this announcement on Monday during a welcome dinner for delegates attending the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 80th Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai.

The UAE had imposed a visa ban on Nigeria due to various diplomatic disputes. President Bola Tinubu intervened in August 2023 to address the issues surrounding visa issuance and the conflict with Emirates Airlines, which had resulted in the suspension of flights to Nigeria.

At the AGM, which hosted over 2,000 delegates, Keyamo entered the hall with Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, to applause.

Speaking to journalists at the event, Keyamo confirmed that the visa denial issues had been resolved and that finalizing the processes for lifting the visa ban was all that remained.

“The issue of visas has been resolved, with just the announcement pending. They need to dot the I’s and cross the T’s. The announcement will be made in a couple of weeks,” he stated.

Keyamo emphasized that his visit to Dubai aimed to ensure a cordial relationship with other countries.

“The UAE is considered a very important partner for Nigeria. Nigerians have significant investments here in the UAE. We are working to make it easier for millions of Nigerians who have pressured us to reopen this route and simplify the visa application process,” he said.

Highlighting the warm reception he received, Keyamo noted, “I was on the same ride with the ruler of Dubai, the Minister, and the head of Emirates Group, among other top executives. No one else was given that privilege, indicating how much they value us and want Nigeria to see it in that light. They have reopened to us, started to trust us again, and I want to express my gratitude to them. We will take it from here

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