Nigeria Immigration Service Set to Introduce Innovative “Economic Trust Visa”
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced its forthcoming introduction of a groundbreaking visa regime named the “Economic Trust Visa.” The new visa category aims to bolster the Nigerian government’s economic vision by supporting investors and ensuring a secure and conducive business environment.
NIS Commences 60th Anniversary Celebration with Visionary Visa Reform
Marking the commencement of their 60th-anniversary celebrations, the NIS recently held a press conference at its headquarters in Abuja, revealing its strategic focus on visa reform to catalyze economic growth.
Enhancing Investor Confidence: Economic Trust Visa Unveiled
Caroline Adepoju, the Acting Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service, unveiled the “Economic Trust Visa” during the press conference. This innovative visa type is envisioned to foster investment and economic progress. Adepoju emphasized that the NIS aims to provide support to potential investors by vetting their prospective partners and partners’ profiles.
Preventing Swindling and Ensuring Secure Investments
The Acting Comptroller-General stated that the NIS will collaborate closely with security agencies to safeguard foreign direct investors from fraudulent activities. The new visa regime intends to assure investors that their hard-earned investments will be secure and that they will not fall victim to financial deceit.
Strategic Investments in Border Management and Logistics
Adepoju outlined the NIS’s strategy to invest more in border management and provide enhanced logistics for personnel. She affirmed the NIS’s commitment to deploying advanced technology and well-trained personnel across all borders to strengthen security measures and facilitate efficient immigration processes.
Pursuit of International Standards and Service Excellence
Adepoju reiterated the NIS’s dedication to adhering to globally accepted standards. She shared the NIS’s plan to continue personnel training and development, ensuring that its services align with internationally recognized norms.
Passport Process Modernization and Expansion
As part of their modernization efforts, Adepoju assured that the NIS is focused on automating passport processes to minimize human interaction. In addition, the NIS aims to increase the accessibility of passport offices across Nigeria to cater to citizens’ needs more effectively.
Ensuring Adequate Passport Booklets to Combat Irregularities
The Acting Comptroller-General addressed the issue of passport shortages by revealing that technical partners are working diligently to ensure a sufficient supply of passport booklets. Adepoju highlighted that the availability of booklets contributes to minimizing irregularities and maintaining a reliable passport issuance process.