The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the removal of the requirement for married women to present a letter of approval from their husbands to obtain visa clearance for international travel.
In a statement released on Thursday via X by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the agency explained that the decision was made after reassessing the necessity of the policy.
The initial requirement was introduced in response to specific developments in certain countries, necessitating stricter travel oversight. However, the NDLEA has determined it is no longer essential and has now eliminated it.
The agency further assured the public that a full review of visa clearance procedures is underway, and an updated list of required documents will be available soon.
“The entire procedure for visa clearance issued by the NDLEA is currently under review, and the requirement for a married woman to present her husband’s approval has been dropped,” the statement read. “The public is assured that the updated list of necessary requirements will be made public in the coming days.”
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