U.S Visa Ban on Nigeria: Presidency Reacts, Reveals Next Line of Action

President Buhari has finally taken action over the addition of Nigeria in US travel ban list alongside 5 other countries.

In tweets shared on the Nigerian Presidency’s official Twitter handle, it was gathered that a committee chaired by the Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, has been constituted to study and address updated U.S requirements relating to the assessment of compliance with certain security criteria by foreign governments.

The Nigerian government also reiterated its commitment to maintaining productive relations with the United States and other international allies especially on matters of global security.

The statement read;

[email protected] has established a committee, to be Chaired by the Minister of Interior, to study & address updated U.S. requirements relating to the assessment of compliance with certain security criteria by foreign govts

The committee will work with the U.S Government, INTERPOL and other stakeholders to ensure all updates are properly implemented.

Nigeria remains committed to maintaining productive relations with the United States and other international allies especially on matters of global security.