Tinubu Announces Key Agreements As UAE Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerians....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed the accords reached between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the removal of the visa ban imposed on Nigerians. Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan finalized this historic agreement, leading to the immediate lifting of the visa ban on Nigerian travelers. The agreement was reached during a meeting held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Monday.

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Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced that, under this significant agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines will promptly resume their flight schedules to and from Nigeria without any further delays.

In a statement released via a social media platform, Tinubu emphasized that this development lays a solid foundation for substantial investments in various sectors of Nigeria’s economy. He highlighted that in addition to the resumption of flight schedules, a comprehensive agreement with the UAE government has been established, involving significant investments amounting to several billion U.S. dollars in the Nigerian economy, spanning various sectors such as defense and agriculture.

Tinubu further noted a commitment to normalize and strengthen relations between the UAE and Nigeria. He stated, “Today, in unity with my friend, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan @HHShkMohd, we have initiated a new era of collaboration and friendship between our nations – Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates.”

He continued, “We’ve also laid a robust foundation for substantial investments in various sectors in Nigeria, a testament to our shared vision for a prosperous future.”

As part of the discussions, the following agreements were reached:

1. The immediate lifting of the UAE’s visa ban on Nigerian travelers.
2. The resumption of flight schedules to and from Nigeria by Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines without requiring any immediate payment from the Nigerian government.
3. A mutually agreed framework for new investments of several billion U.S. dollars into the Nigerian economy by the UAE government, encompassing various sectors including defense and agriculture.
4. The establishment of a new joint foreign exchange liquidity program between Nigeria and the UAE, with specific details to be announced in the coming weeks.
5. A commitment to strengthen and normalize relations between the two countries, facilitated by the collaborative efforts of President Tinubu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.