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The Federal government has disclosed that the visa ban restricting travelers to the United Arab Emirates, UAE, will soon be lifted.
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during a 44-minute interview with the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, Otega Ogra, published on the official YouTube page of the State House.
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Keyamo assured Nigerians that resolutions have been reached between President Bola Tinubu, and UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to lift the ban.
He said the resolution was reached during Tinubu’s visit to UAE in September 2023.
The Minister said the Nigerian government has since completed all processes, paving the way for an imminent announcement from the UAE government.
According to Keyamo: “After that high-level meeting, Mr. President, credited to him, made things very easy for us all. We did our follow-ups as his ministers.
“We have done everything. We have resolved everything. Just wait for the announcement from the UAE government, and that announcement is imminent.”
Keyamo further mentioned that he is aware of the specific date when the travel restriction will be lifted but he emphasized that it is up to the UAE government to make the official announcement.
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