The
lawmakers warned that the policy change, effective July 8, 2025, will
severely impact business operations, academic pursuits, and family
connections.
The House of Representatives has reacted to the recent decision by
the United States government to shorten the validity of non-immigrant
visas issued to Nigerian citizens.
While condemning the decision, it described the move as unfair,
damaging to bilateral relations, and harmful to millions of law-abiding
Nigerians.
Under a motion of urgent public importance, Hon. Muhammad Muktar
and co-sponsors called on the U.S. government to immediately rescind the
policy that reduces visa validity from a five-year multiple-entry to a
three-month single-entry.
“Mr. Speaker, Honourable Colleagues, this House must rise in
defense of the ordinary Nigerian whose aspiration to study, work, or
reunite with family in the U.S. now stands threatened by a unilateral
policy shift,” Hon. Muktar declared.
The lawmakers warned that the policy change, effective July 8,
2025, will severely impact business operations, academic pursuits, and
family connections, particularly among Nigeria’s diaspora community.
Muktar added, “This new policy will inflict significant consequences
across multiple spheres,” and cautioned it could undermine Nigeria’s
goal of attracting over $1 billion in monthly remittances through
diaspora bonds.
The motion highlighted the historic and strategic partnership
between Nigeria and the United States, built on shared democratic
values, mutual respect, and cooperation in trade, education, and
security. It described the timing of the visa policy change as “deeply
disturbing,” given decades of goodwill and bilateral efforts to promote
common goals.
The House praised Nigerians in the U.S. as one of the most educated
and productive immigrant communities, citing contributions to
healthcare, technology, academia, arts, and public service, naming
figures such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Dr. Bennet Omalu, and Uzoma
Asagwara.
Lawmakers recalled the role of the Nigeria-United States
Parliamentary Friendship Group (NUSPFG), which has engaged U.S.
officials to address concerns around security, profiling, and
immigration fairness.
In response, the House unanimously resolved to condemn the U.S.
decision, urge the rescission of the new visa policy, mandate the
Friendship Group to communicate Nigeria’s position to U.S. authorities,
direct the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to diplomatically engage the
U.S., and encourage ongoing dialogue between Nigerian and American
institutions.
The House called on the U.S. to adopt a more nuanced policy
reflecting the realities of the long-standing cooperation and reaffirm
its commitment to people-to-people diplomacy, especially as Nigeria
continues to contribute to regional peace and democratic consolidation
in Africa.
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