The United Kingdom has set up a visa centre in Enugu state ,the state Government says.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chidiebere Onyia, who made this known in a statement on Monday said the visa centre would facilitate visa applications by residents of the state, the South East and people from other parts of the country.
While commending the UK government for the development, he recalled that the visa centre was part of Governor Peter Mbah’s earlier requests to the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, during his visit to Government House in June .
According to the statement, the news of the visa centre is a welcome development which would further strengthen relationships between the state government and the United Kingdom.government .
“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.”
“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.