In a significant development, the United Kingdom has announced that it processed an impressive 225,000 visas for Nigerian citizens in just six months. This milestone underscores the strong bilateral ties between the two nations and highlights the UK’s commitment to facilitating travel and cultural exchange between the two countries.
To further enhance the visa application experience for Nigerians, the UK has also inaugurated Africa’s largest visa application centre in Lagos. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide a convenient, efficient, and secure environment for applicants to submit their visa applications.
The new application centre is equipped with modern amenities, including self-service kiosks, comfortable waiting areas, and a dedicated team of staff to assist applicants. The centre will operate extended hours to accommodate the high demand for UK visas in Nigeria.
According to a statement from the UK Visa and Immigration department, the new application centre is part of the UK government’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with Nigeria and provide better services to its citizens.
The UK’s Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, commented, “The UK is committed to making it easier and more convenient for Nigerians to apply for visas. The opening of this new application centre in Lagos demonstrates our dedication to providing a world-class service to our Nigerian customers.”
The development is expected to boost tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between the UK and Nigeria, and further solidify the strong bilateral ties between the two nations.