The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the United States’ visa restrictions announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio do not affect its diplomatic relationship with the country.
He said that the Nigeria-US relations remain intact regardless of visa restrictions on individuals.
Naijaonpoint reported that the US government on Wednesday announced visa restrictions targeting Nigerians involved in funding or supporting genocide against Christians in the country.
Speaking on the development during an appearance on Arise Television, Idris said that Nigeria and the United States continue to maintain a healthy relationship and are working closely to resolve any challenges.
He said, “Issues of visas are prerogatives of every nation. I mean, the American government, or any other government, Nigerian government, anybody, any country, has its own visa policy, which it reviews from time to time.
“Maybe you’re asking that question. You know, given the background of the recent tensions we have had, let me say that government to government, Nigeria and the United States are still working closely to find solutions wherever there are grey areas or challenges to be addressed, and the Government of Nigeria is committed, open, and engaging the United States to sort out whatever areas need to be resolved in terms of some of those diplomatic tensions that have been created.
“But we still have normal diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the United States, and we are working perfectly together to ensure that we continue to advance the mutual interests of both countries.”
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