UK envoy stated, that Nigerians are not specifically targeted by the family visa scheme. He further stated that International students, including Nigerians, won’t be allowed to bring family members with them starting in January 2024.
Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, stated that his government made the decision to forbid overseas students from bringing family members with them beginning in 2024 in order to manage the influx of migrants and prevent the country’s housing facilities from becoming overburdened.
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An increasing number of students are attempting to bring their dependents with them. However, it’s not always possible to find the accommodation and services that our entire current student population requires.
After a private meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Montgomery informed State House Correspondents that “we’ll have to manage our migration in and out of the UK.”
The gathering on Wednesday follows the launch of the new On May 18, a new British diplomat in Nigeria presented Muhammadu Buhari with his letters of credence.
International students, including Nigerians, won’t be allowed to bring family members with them starting in January 2024, the UK Home Office announced on May 23.
Additionally, it stated that until their studies are through, international students would not be permitted to move from a student visa to a work visa.
International students, educational institutions, and some British lawmakers have reacted differently to the decision, arguing that it will worsen labor shortages in crucial industries like healthcare and jeopardize the nation’s standing as a top location for attracting foreign talent.
However, in answer to a query from a journalist, he said 10% of travelers going to London and the United Kingdom are from Nigeria.
Our universities are celebrating a great success story. Additionally, we are quite happy that so many Nigerians are moving to the UK, he added.
The Bola Tinubu administration’s present policy direction, which, according to the British High Commissioner, is being warmly embraced by UK investors, was brought up in his conversations with the Vice President, according to the British High Commissioner.
As I discussed with His Excellency, the major economic decisions being made by this government are quite significant and are being seen by people all over the world. The elimination of subsidies and the reform of the currency rate all improve the environment for investments.
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The discussions included topics such as the British government’s assistance to by the British government to mitigate the effects of ending gasoline subsidies, which has resulted in “tough times”
The United Kingdom and the city of London regard Nigeria as a significant opportunity moving forward, and these changes will assist put Nigeria on a higher growth path, attracting additional investors. I will endeavor to support those, improve commerce, and encourage investment,” he said.
