The federal government has disclosed that it is in the process of reviewing all visa application processes of foreign nationals seeking to travel to Nigeria for business.
It said also under review are business permits and border control at the air, seaports, as well as land borders.
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the disclosure in Lagos after having a closed-door meeting with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA).
Briefing newsmen after the closed-door session, Tunji-Ojo said the move is to streamline the business environment to make it more conducive for foreign investors to operate.
He explained that issues discussed revolved around government reforms that bordered on the combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), expatriate quota, business permit, and border control among others.
“The meeting resolved to set up a committee that would work behind the scenes to fine-tune discussions on the issues so far raised,” the minister stated.
Tunji-Ojo said the meeting also agreed on the need to make decisions that will not discourage investments but protect the interest of Nigeria.
He further explained that it was agreed that the meeting should not be a one-off thing but be held twice yearly.
