Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, had a meeting on Wednesday, July 9, with the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was to talk about the recent changes the US made to its visa rules for Nigerians.

Also present at the meeting were Kemi Nanna Nandap, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. They joined to help understand the new visa policy and its impact.

After the meeting, Tunji-Ojo said the discussions went smoothly and were useful. He mentioned that the US ambassador gave clear explanations about the new visa process. These changes, according to the envoy, are in line with global immigration rules and are meant to protect the US immigration system.

Tunji-Ojo also revealed that the US now supports Nigeria’s electronic visa system. This system is designed to make the visa application process easier and faster for people who want to come to Nigeria.

Both countries agreed to improve their partnership in enforcing visa laws and encouraging responsible travel. The Nigerian government said it will focus on making sure travel documents are secure, tracking people who overstay their visas, and sharing important information related to crime and security to help keep both countries safe.

On Tuesday, July 8, a day before the meeting, the US Embassy in Nigeria had announced a major change in its visa policy for Nigerians. According to the new rule, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas will now only be valid for three months, and travelers will only be allowed to enter the US once. This new policy will affect many Nigerian citizens who plan to visit the United States.