The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa ban
imposed on Nigerian travellers.
The ban, which was imposed 10 months ago had affected
activities of Nigerians who were regular visitors to the Middle East country
for businesses, tourism and leisure.
But President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rekindled the hope of many
recently when he vowed to do everything within his power to resolve the
diplomatic row between the two countries.
Tinubu had directed the immediate resolutions of the issue
when Ambassador Designate, Amb Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi presented his Letter of
Credence,” to him at Aso Rock.
Recall that Tinubu proceeded to Abu Dahbi,
UAE capital, from India, where he attended the G-20 Summit.
In a statement on Monday, Presidential spokesman, Chief
Ajuri Ngelale, announced that the meeting with the UAE authorities was
fruitful.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United
Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, have
finalized a historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate cessation
of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travelers.”
“Furthermore, by this historic agreement, both Etihad
Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into
and out of Nigeria, without any further delay.
“As negotiated between the two Heads of State, this
immediate restoration of flight activity, through these two airlines and
between the two countries, does not involve any immediate payment by the
Nigerian government.
“In recognition of President Tinubu’s economic development
diplomacy drive and proposals today presented by President Tinubu to his
counterpart, an agreed framework has been established, which will involve
several billions of U.S. dollars worth of new investments into the Nigerian
economy across multiple sectors, including defense, agriculture and others, by
the investment arms of the Government of the United Arab Emirates.
“Additionally, President Tinubu is pleased to have
successfully negotiated a joint, new foreign exchange liquidity programme
between the two Governments, which will be announced in detail in the coming
weeks.
“In conclusion, the President wishes to commend the UAE
President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his unalloyed friendship and his
determined effort to join hands with him to fully normalize and reset to
excellence, the standard of relations between the two important countries.”
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