Nigeria, Canada to set up joint team over visa delays

According to the statement, both sides deliberated on delays in processing Canadian visa applications by Nigerian citizens, as well as opportunities under the expanding Nigeria-Canada Air Transport Agreement, ATA.— To tackle irregular migration, removal of persons without legal status By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Federal Government and the Government of Canada have agreed to establish a joint technical working group to address persistent delays in the processing of Canadian visa applications by Nigerians and develop a framework for the removal of persons without legal status in Canada.

He assured the Nigerian delegation that the concerns would be conveyed to the relevant Canadian immigration authorities, with a view to improving processing times and ensuring that Nigeria receives appropriate attention within the visa-processing system.