The Federal Government is making significant changes to how visa applications are processed, with all systems set to go online by March 1, according to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Speaking in a recent conversation with influencer Dr. Segun Awosanya on ‘X Spaces,’ Tunji-Ojo revealed that this move is part of efforts to streamline visa processing, boost national security, and tackle corruption.
The government has also introduced a centralised visa approval centre to ensure consistency across the visa system.
The Minister didn’t stop there, highlighting another important establishment of a massive 8.3-petabyte data centre at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) in Abuja,
This new facility, the largest of its kind in Nigeria, has resolved previous data management issues and ensures secure handling of sensitive national data, in full compliance with the Data Protection Act.
With these changes, Nigerians can expect a more transparent and efficient visa application process moving forward.