FG, S-Africa begin talks on citizens’ access to visa

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday directed the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, NSABC, to commence the process of providing nationals of both countries unhindered access to visas.
To this end, President Jonathan has directed Vice President Namadi Sambo to, under the aegis of the NSABC, further explore the possibility of making issuance of visas to citizens of both countries easier.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said Jonathan was speaking to Hon. Charles Nqakula, Special Adviser on International Relations to South African President Jacob Zuma, who brought a special message to Aso rock.
He said:   “I have told my Vice President to quickly commence meetings of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission to look at issues such as issuance of visas for our citizens who need to transact business in our two countries”.
The President expressed appreciation to the government and people of South Africa for the warm and cordial hospitality being enjoyed by members of the Nigerian community living in that country.