By Lawrence Njoku, Enugu
Enugu state government said on Monday that the United Kingdom (UK) government has approved a visa centre for the state to facilitate visa applications by residents of the southeast region.
Secretary to the state government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia who dropped the cherry news, stated that the centre would strengthen ties between the state, Nigeria and the UK.
Onyia, recalled that the visa centre was part of Governor Peter Mbah’s requests during the visit to the Government House, Enugu, by the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, in June this year.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo also made similar requests when the High Commissioner visited it’s national secretariat in Enugu last June.
Onyia further disclosed that 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.
“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”, he added.
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.
He reiterated that the state was open for business and investment more than ever before.
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