Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has hailed the opening of the UK visa application center in the state.
Mbah, in a post on his X on Thursday, said the opening of the visa center in Enugu will benefit residents of South-East and South-South Nigeria.
PREMIUM TIMES reports that the British High Commission in Nigeria announced in September 2023 the opening of a facility in the southeastern state.
“I am impressed by the prompt and courteous services provided at the UK Visa Application Center in Enugu,” the governor wrote on the microblogging platform on Thursday, hours after visiting the facility.
No more long trips looking for a visa
Mbah said the visa center will benefit the people of the southeast and south-south of Nigeria.
“Having this center domiciled in Coal City means that our people in the South East and South-South no longer have to travel long distances to Lagos or Abuja for their UK visa applications.
“I encourage everyone in these regions to make the most of this facility, and I also invite Nigerians in other parts of the country to do the same,” he said.
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Coal City is a nickname for Enugu due to its abundant coal deposits.
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Mbah urged the governments of the United States and China and other foreign governments to join the United Kingdom in establishing its consular services in Enugu State.
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“Our state, with its rich history and large population, remains central to economic activities and travel in the Southeast and South-South,” he boasted.
The governor expressed his joy that the state has continued to “grow as a center of opportunity and service delivery.”
He assured that his administration will remain committed to “making life easier and more convenient for our people.”