… As 30 athletes secure US visas
The ministry of sports has expressed appreciation to the US government for supporting Nigeria’s journey to the Olympics, evidenced in the granting of visas to 30 Nigerian athletes in record time.
The US Embassy moved quickly to provide an early date for interviews and eventually helped out Olympic bound athletes to secure the visas needed.
“The US Ambassador was particularly understanding and helpful. The phone calls by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the presence of the youth minister was very helpful,” a source revealed.
The source continued: “This is the kind of support and understanding we expect always. The United States has again demonstrated its support for Nigerian sports and youth development and the Nigerian government is grateful, a staffer of the ministry said.
On the other hand, the Polish embassy did not grant the visas and insisted on a two-week processing window. All entreaties from the highest levels of the Nigerian government was rebuffed by the Polish embassy.
Nigeria’s athletes are set for both Europe, USA and Nigeria for camping and competitions.