- Visa on Arrival Not Cancelled, Only Upgraded — Tunji Ojo
- Ojo noted that the update is intended to improve the policy’s efficiency and overall effectiveness
- “With this upgrade, the country takes another step towards improving its business environment and attracting foreign investment.”
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, has clarified that Nigeria has not scrapped its visa on arrival policy but has instead upgraded it.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the clarification was made following a closed-door meeting in Abuja with a delegation from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), according to a weekend statement by PEBEC’s Director General, Princess Zahrah Audu.
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Tunji Ojo’s explanation comes in response to mixed reactions from investors regarding the revised visa on arrival policy.
He noted that the update is intended to improve the policy’s efficiency and overall effectiveness.
“The Visa-on-Arrival process is not being scrapped. Rather, it has been upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Travellers will still be able to apply online for short-stay visas, with approvals granted within 24 to 48 hours.
“Once approved, the visa will be sent to the applicant’s email, eliminating the need for a physical sticker upon arrival. This enhanced system aims to cut out inefficiencies, allowing Nigeria to better automate and control the inflow of travellers.
“With this upgrade, the country takes another step towards improving its business environment and attracting foreign investment. This upgrade builds upon the existing online approval system, streamlining the process and enabling travellers to receive their approvals ahead of time,” he stated.
