The Federal Government has relaxed visa requirements for citizens of Kenya and Seychelles with effect from February 11, 2011 following a directive from President Goodluck Jonathan.
Visitors from the two countries will from that date only be required to pay a visa fee of $25 at the point of entry, rather than go through the hassles of visa application at the Nigerian High Commission in Nairobi as was the case currently.
But for the nationals of Seychelles, their valid passport admits them directly into Nigeria without any recourse to visa fees.
This was the outcome of a meeting between the Minister of Interior, Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho (retd.) and the ministers of foreign affairs and aviation in Abuja on Tuesday.
Ihenacho said that as soon as all protocols were completed by the Ministry of Aviation, the Kenyan Airways would be granted permission to new frequencies at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja where it could operate direct flights to and from Kenya to ease logistic problems of travelers who wish to originate and terminate their flights in the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs , Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman, the Federal Government took the decision to reciprocate the diplomatic gesture extended to her by the governments of the two countries which have been in place since May 2009.
In his remark, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Kenya and Seychelles, Dr. Chijioke Wigwe, described the policy as a new beginning that would improve the existing relationship between Nigeria and the two countries.
“I believe other African nations will take a cue from this relationship and explore such diplomatic options that will bring about unity in the continent,” he said.
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Posted: at 2-02-2011 08:47 PM (14 years ago) | Addicted Hero
I am a Nigerian residing in Kenya and I must tell you this gesture has been on in Kenya since 2009. You can get a Visa at Kenyan airport into Kenya without any problem...Good gesture by Nigeria and these two countries........Other countries should also learn from this....
Posted: at 3-02-2011 12:28 PM (14 years ago) | Newbie
interpo77 at 3-02-2011 02:24 PM (14 years ago) (m)
i think this is a gud job well done by the sector,it is time nigeria should show all other african nations why they re gaint of africa kenyan,s be happy nd come to our country , ur visit is ever assured long lifr the federal republic of nigeria nd kenya counterpart
Posted: at 3-02-2011 02:24 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
interpo77 at 3-02-2011 02:28 PM (14 years ago) (m)
i think as big as nigeria, we re advice to travel tokenya for vacations nd visit not to stay nd the kenyan,s re more better in that position, if any can get genuine job in nigeria gud for him/her
Posted: at 3-02-2011 02:28 PM (14 years ago) | Gistmaniac
...is that going to bring peace to those part of the country that is at the point of burning...God pls help us 
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