UK Grants Over 300,000 New Visas to Nigerians: Insights from the British High Commissioner

British High Commissioner Reveals UK Issued 300,000 Visas to Nigerians: What This Means

The UK has granted approximately 300,000 new visas to Nigerians in the past couple of years, according to Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria.

This highlights the growing ties between the two countries, with Nigeria benefiting significantly from post-Brexit visa rules.

Montgomery also emphasized that Nigeria accounts for about 10% of the UK’s visa approvals, underscoring the strong relationship and the important roles Nigerians play in sectors like social care in the UK​.