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By Iheanyi Chukwudi
Enugu State Government has lauded the United Kingdom Government for establishing a UK Visa Center in the state.
The government on Monday said that the establishment of the United Kingdom Visa Center in Enugu would enhance economic partnership and cultural exchanges between the state and the UK.
Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Chidiebere Onyia, in a statement said the visa centre in Enugu is to facilitate visa applications by residents in the state, the South-East zone, and the country at large.
The British High Commission had in a post said, "We are pleased announce the opening of a new temporary submission centre for UK visas in Enugu State from 13 September, 2023."
The SSG's statement noted that the visa centre was part of Governor Mbah’s earlier requests during the visit of the UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, to the Government House Enugu, in June this year.
It therefore, stated that the state government received the news of the visa centre with delight and satisfaction, adding that it would "further enhance economic partnership and cultural exchanges between Enugu State and the United Kingdom."
"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 elated Enugu State Government has therefore, 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, assuring
that it would ensure improved security both to residents and visitors carrying on business in the state.
The SSG’s statement reiterated that the state was now open for business and investment more than ever before.
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