JUST IN: NDLEA drops controversial visa clearance requirement for married women

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced a review of its visa clearance procedures.

 

A controversial requirement, which mandated married women to submit an approval letter from their husbands as part of the visa application process, sparked widespread debate on social media on Wednesday.

 

Many criticised the policy, describing it as outdated and discriminatory.

 

In response, the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a notice on Thursday, stated that the provision had been removed as part of an ongoing review of the entire procedure.

 

The notice read, “The entire procedure for visa clearance issued by the NDLEA, as required by some countries, is currently under review, and the requirement for a married woman to present a letter of approval from her husband to travel is one of the items the Agency has since discarded as a non-mandatory requirement. The inclusion of this item initially arose due to certain unfavourable developments in some source countries.

 

READ ALSO...  IPOB Lambasts Kenya’s President, Kenyatta For Allegedly Conniving With Federal Government In Kanu's Rearrest

“Members of the public are assured that this item has been removed from the list of requirements in the ongoing review, which will be made public in the coming days.”

 

TO READ MORE NEWS UPDATES; CLICK @ https://www.voiceairmedia.com

 

NOTE: YOU can join our WhatsApp, Telegram for the news updates you need by sending your name & location to WhatsApp No. @ http://Wa.me/+2348111142174

 

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

Learn More →

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *