British High Commission says over 430,000 Nigerians received visa approvals in 2024- NIDCOM

British High Commission says over 430,000 Nigerians received visa approvals in 2024- NIDCOM

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has confirmed that approximately 430,000 visa applications by Nigerians have been approved this year.

This was disclosed in a press release by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).

According to the release, Dr. Montgomery made this statement in a meeting with the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa while advising applicants to apply directly and avoid intermediaries to prevent any issues.

“Approximately 430,000 Nigerian visa applications have been successfully processed in 2024’’ he stated.

Recent unrest and measures for diaspora safety

On the ongoing protest in the United Kingdom, he reassured the Nigerian diaspora in the United Kingdom of their safety and security.

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“The UK is home to people from diverse countries and races, and it will continue to welcome qualified individuals to live, study, and work. We will not accept discrimination or attacks against any community.” 

During the meeting, he mentioned that 60 special courts have been established, consisting of UK Police and legal operatives, to address the criminal activities.

To date, over 400 individuals have been arrested in connection with the unrest as the government seeks justice against those who incite violence through hatred and disinformation online

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), noted that, “No Nigerian has been reported dead or affected by the unrest so far.”

She confirmed that NIDCOM is in continuous contact with the Nigerian High Commission in London and various diaspora groups, all of whom have reported no casualties.

Dabiri-Erewa praised the UK Government for its prompt interventions, particularly the arrests made, and reminded Nigerians to stay safe and vigilant and follow the travel advisory issued by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

British High Commission says over 430,000 Nigerians received visa approvals in 2024- NIDCOM