United Kingdom establishes visa centre in South East Nigeria

The United Kingdom has set up a visa centre in Enugu, a Southeastern state in Nigeria to facilitate visa applications by residents in the state, the the region, and the country at large.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chidiebere Onyia, in Enugu.

Onyia commended the United Kingdom government for the development, recalling that the visa centre was part of Governor Peter Mbah’s earlier requests during the visit to the Government House by the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, in June this year.

The statement said the government received the news of the visa centre with delight and satisfaction, stressing that it would further enhance economic partnership and cultural exchanges between Enugu State and the United Kingdom.

He said: “The Enugu state government, therefore, looks forward to a strong, mutually beneficial relationship with the UK, as the visa centre would help cement the relationship.”

“The government called on the people, especially those residing in the South-East to avail themselves of the opportunity provided to file their visa applications in the state, saying the government would ensure improved security both to residents and visitors carrying on business in the state.

Onyia reiterated that the state was open for business and investment more than ever before.