Visa ban: Minister kicks as US ambassador promises review

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The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has said the inclusion of Nigeria in the list of countries underbecause of the contribution of Nigerian professionals to the US economy.

The minister spoke during the visit of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, to his office, just as the ambassador said the ban was temporary.

She said the ban was based on US concerns over the need for information sharing and not about character definition, adding thatShe said, “I need to clarify something for you here, the immigrant visa ban does not affect people who are currently resident in the United States. It does not cancel the status of anyone who currently is in the United States..

 

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