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The United States has announced visa
restrictions on some Nigerians accused of
undermining democracy, noting that this
was part of the action to advance democracy
and tackle corruption in Nigeria.
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken,
who disclosed this in a statement on
Wednesday, said that the sanctioned
individuals, whose name he did not reveal,
would be ineligible for US visas.
The top-ranking diplomat also explained that
t some family members of those barred from
the US may also be subjected to the same restriction.
He stated, ”We are committed to supporting
He stated, ”We are committed to supporting
and advancing democracy in Nigeria and
around the world. Today, I am announcing
visa restrictions on specific individuals in
Nigeria for undermining the democratic
process in a recent Nigerian election.
‘’Under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the
‘’Under Section 212(a)(3)C) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act, these
individuals will be found ineligible for visas
t
the United States under a policy to restrict v
of those believed to be responsible for, or
c
in, undermining democracy in Nigeria.
‘’Certain family members of such persons
‘’Certain family members of such persons
may also be subject to these restrictions.
Additional persons who undermine the
d
process in Nigeria—including in the lead-up
to, during, and following Nigeria’s 2023
elections—may be found ineligible for U.S.
visas under this policy.’’
Blinken clarified that the visa restriction was
Blinken clarified that the visa restriction was
not targeted at the Nigerian people or the government.
He described it as a reflection of the US
He described it as a reflection of the US
government’s commitment to supporting
Nigeria’s aspiration to combat corruption a
strengthen democracy and the rule of law.
‘’The visa restrictions announced today are specific to certain individuals and are not directed at the Nigerian people or the Government of Nigeria. The decision to impose visa restrictions reflects the commitment of the United States to support Nigerian aspirations to combat corruption and strengthen democracy and the rule of law,’’ the statement said.
‘’The visa restrictions announced today are specific to certain individuals and are not directed at the Nigerian people or the Government of Nigeria. The decision to impose visa restrictions reflects the commitment of the United States to support Nigerian aspirations to combat corruption and strengthen democracy and the rule of law,’’ the statement said.
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