By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi, Abuja
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced a series of reforms aimed at streamlining expatriate administration and fostering greater collaboration between the government and the private sector. These reforms are expected to drive economic growth and enhance national security.
At a stakeholder meeting with the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) in Abuja, the Minister highlighted the key decisions reached, including the establishment of the Expatriate Support Desk. This new unit within the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) will serve as a permanent interface between the Ministry, NECA, and the organized private sector.
The Expatriate Support Desk’s mandate includes addressing issues related to expatriate quota administration, business support, and national security. This move is expected to promote transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the administration of expatriate quotas.
Other key initiatives announced by the Minister include: Updated guidelines on expatriate quota administration. The Ministry has released new guidelines to regulate expatriate quota-related matters and business residency in Nigeria; organizations granted expatriate quota facilities are now required to submit their monthly returns online, containing the National Identity Number (NIN) of expatriates and their Nigerian understudies and; The Ministry aims to foster greater collaboration between the government and the private sector to drive economic growth and enhance national security.
These reforms demonstrate the Ministry’s commitment to creating a more business-friendly environment in Nigeria, promoting transparency, and enhancing national security.
