Victor Ezeja
The Nigerian-Turkey Business Council Chairman, Dele Oye esq, has revealed that the challenge of accessing the electronic, visa for Nigerians on arrival to Turkey was not peculiar to the country’s nationals alone but to all African countries, assuring that measures have been put in place to resolve the challenge.
According to a memo signed by Dele Oye and dated July 8, the council, however, advised that anyone who has no urgent need to travel should reschedule for a future date.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe statement personally signed on Friday reads in parts: “We wish to bring to the attention of the Members of the Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council of the difficulties in accessing the Republic of Türkiye E-visa/ Visa on arrival platforms by Nigerians (and also in all other African Countries), due to temporary technical challenges.
“Kindly be rest assured that all measures have been put in place to resolve this issue.
“For those who have no urgent reasons to travel to the Republic of Türkiye, kindly avoid applying for visas directly to the Republic of Turkey to avoid unnecessary delays.”
There has been rumors circulating that Nigeria was suspended because of the rise in terrorism especially the recent prison break in Abuja, but this disclosure by the Nigeria – Turkey Business Council has put to rest such rumors.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
