April 9, 2025

The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji- Ojo says the ministry has  continued with the engagement of key stakeholders ahead of the implementation of the new electronic visa (e-Visa) system expected to commence on May 1st, 2025.

The minister in a post on X said the engagement brought together all heads of agencies responsible for the seamless execution of the new module and migration framework.

According to him, “At a stakeholder meeting this afternoon (today Wednesday), I joined the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo to address the public on the modalities of the implementation and enforcement.

“Aside demonstrating inter-ministerial collaboration, we showed the possibilities of re-engineering processes for optimal success even as independent government bodies in an endless pursuit of excellence.

“During the session, we explained how the newly automated landing and exit card will enhance processes as well as help the government in areas of documentation and intelligence gathering of foreigners in and out of the country.

“Again, while appreciating the privilege of working together with the Aviation Minister for making this possible, I want to recognise the corporation of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Federal Airport Authority, Nigeria (FAAN) for teaming up with the Nigeria Immigration Service to make this a great success towards improving security across our borders.

He however noter that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) will continue to invest resources to grow and develop the nation into an Eldorado of our dreams.