The United Kingdom has unveiled Africa’s largest visa application centre in Lagos, as part of its commitment to enhancing visa services in Nigeria. The new facility was launched on Wednesday in partnership with VFS Global, the UK’s commercial partner for visa processing.
Marc Owen, Director of Visa, Status, and Information Services at UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), described the opening of the Ikeja centre as a major milestone highlighting its significance in delivering a world-class visa service, not just in Nigeria but across Africa.
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Alok Singhal, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa for VFS Global, emphasised that the initiative reflects the long-standing relationship between the UK and Nigeria. He noted that these advanced centres would streamline processes and strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.
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