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  • 6, 000 Nigerians issued Indonesian visas – Envoy

    The Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Sudirman Haseng, on Thursday said that about 6,000 Nigerians had  been issued visas to  Indonesia in the last three years.

    Sudirman told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that Indonesia  would soon increase the number  of visas being  given to Nigerians.

    This, according  to him, is because the number was small when compared with  the number of visas issued to Nigerians by other countries of the world.

    “Every year, we issued 2,000 visas to Nigerians. So, in the last three years, about 6,000 Nigerians have been issued visas to visit Indonesia.

    “But, we must say that this number is very small when compared to visas issued to Nigerians by other countries.

    “The low number of visas to Nigerians is due to the lack of understanding between the people of Nigeria and Indonesia.

    “And this is due to negative western media reports about unfounded situations in Nigeria and Indonesia,’’ he said.

    He said that the Indonesian Government was worried at the low number of Nigerians visiting the country, and was working hard at encouraging more Nigerians to come.

    The envoy said that the two governments were jointly working at promoting people-to-people interaction between both countries.

    “We want more Nigerians to visit Indonesia, just as we want more Indonesians and their companies to come into Nigeria.

    “We are, therefore, having talks with the Nigerian Government to see how fast and best we can create better understanding between us,’’ he said.

  • Nigerian High Commission in UK issues over 200 visas daily

    Nigerian High Commission in UK issues over 200 visas daily

    No fewer than 200 visas and passports are issued daily by the Nigerian High Commission in United Kingdom, the High Commissioner, Dr. Dalhatu Tafida said on Thursday.

    Tafida stated this when he received 12 officials from Adamawa State, who are undertaking a five- day training course on “Local Economic Development,’’ at the Birmingham University.

    He said that the mission had been restructured for effective service delivery, especially in the issuance of visa to those visiting Nigeria for various purposes.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that missions abroad have been mandated to simplify and accelerate visa processes in a bid to attract foreign investment to the country.

    “This mission is known for having the best system in issuing passport, among all the nation’s embassies, it is even better here when compared to how it works at home.

    “We operate with the newest technology, we are also law abiding, and efficient in service delivery,’’ he said.

    According to him, the UK system is all about law and order.

    “ This is the pride of UK. It’s the most disciplined nation in the world,’’ Tafida said.

    He urged the officials to see the training as a foundation where state and local economies can be built upon.

    The Coordinator of the Training Programme, Mr. Osita Chukwuobalom, said the course is to create a better understanding of how local governments can harness their potentialities and develop their economies.

    “This training is a collaborative approach to economic development where all stakeholders are involved in a training programme on how to empower communities for development and self sustainability,’’ Chukwuobalom said.