ABUJA ( Halbeeg News) – The Nigerian government announced a free visa for African citizens from January next year.
President, Mohamadu Buhari announced the good news during Aswan Forum for sustainable peace and development in Aswan, Egypt on Wednesday.
Somali Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, ambassador Ahmed Issa Awad commended the Nigerian leader for the move saying it is an exemplary decision.
“I wish to profoundly commend President of Nigeria who just announced at the Aswan Forum complete visa exemption for all Africans.” Ambassador Awad said.
“Starting in January 2020 Africans will be able to arrive in Nigeria without visas. It’s such an exemplary decision. Thanks, your Excellency.” Awad added.
The two-day Aswan forum will focus on post-conflict reconstruction, education, climate change and sustainable development in Africa.
“The forum will be a regional and continent platform for discussion, dialogue, and exchange of experiences,” said Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in his speech.
The Aswan forum was announced by al-Sisi in February during an African Union summit in Addis Ababa.
World leaders, as well as representatives of international and regional organizations, including presidents of Chad, Niger, Senegal, Comoros, and chairperson of the African Union Commission and other international figures, participate in 13 key sessions.
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