Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers.
In a video published on the official YouTube page of the State House, Keyamo shared this update during an interview with O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital and New Media. Keyamo highlighted that President Tinubu resolved the issue with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his working visit to the UAE in September 2023.
Although the UAE initially required additional processes before officially lifting the ban, Keyamo confirmed that the Nigerian government has completed all necessary steps and is now awaiting an imminent announcement from the UAE government.
“After that high-level meeting, Mr. President, credited to him, made things very easy for us all. We did our follow-ups as his ministers. We have done everything. We have resolved everything. Just wait for the announcement from the UAE government, and that announcement is imminent,” Keyamo stated.
While aware of the specific date the travel restriction will be lifted, Keyamo emphasized that the official announcement must come from the UAE government.
