Wike Meets UAE Ambassador, Appeals For Visa Restrictions Against Nigerians

During the meeting, Wike said he was concerned over the visa ban on Nigerians and hoped that the UAE government would expedite the restriction lift to enable Nigerians to travel to the country.

He commended the tourism attraction the city had been able to garner over the years and hoped that Nigeria would emulate this.

The minister further said the relationship between both countries was important to foster national development and promised that the Federal Government would explore more ways to partner with the UAE to ensure economic growth in Nigeria.

The UAE Ambassador assured Wike that the issue of visa restrictions was being given serious consideration and that efforts were being made to address the concerns of Nigerians. He also expressed his commitment to working with Wike and other Nigerian officials to strengthen the relationship between the UAE and Nigeria, and to promote greater cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, and tourism.

Overall, the meeting between Wike and the UAE Ambassador was a positive step towards resolving the issue of visa restrictions and promoting greater cooperation between the two countries.

For his part, the ambassador explained that over the past months, the UAE government had been working to close some gaps and lift the visa ban on Nigerians.

Though he said the government had encountered some challenges that led to the stalling of the visa ban lift, he assured the minister that very soon, there will be good news.