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The United States Mission in Nigeria has said it will prioritise visa applications for students who hope to resume academic studies in the states by September 2021.
This was contained in a statement signed by the US Mission Country Consular Coordinator, Susan Tuller and released by Temitayo Famutimi of the Public Affairs Section of the US Consulate General on Friday.
The statement said the Mission said it would prioritise visa interview appointments for Nigerian students in advance of their programme start date.
“As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our staff and customers, processing student visas remains a high priority for the US Mission in Nigeria.
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The next local government election in Ogun State is expected to hold on July 24, 2021, DAILY POST reports.
The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), announced this on Friday, confirming that new Local Government Chairmen and Ward Councillors would be elected on that day.
DAILY POST reports that the announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of OGSIEC, Babatunde Osibodu and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Friday.
The Chairman explained that a press briefing had been scheduled to hold on Tuesday to intimate the press of proceedings.
He said the press conference would avail OGSIEC the opportunity to unveil the electoral guidelines to all political parties and the general public.
The United States Mission in Nigeria on Friday announced that it will prioritize student visa applicants and ensure Nigerian students resuming this Fall (September) get visa interview appointments well in advance of their program start date.
According to Country Consular Coordinator, Susan Tuller, US offices in Lagos and Abuja will make every effort to assist student visa applicants in a timely fashion while keeping personnel and customers safe.
“As we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our staff and customers, processing student visas remains a high priority for the U.S. Mission in Nigeria,” Tuller said, in a statement made available to journalists by the US Embassy.