The European Union has disclosed that amid the coronavirus pandemic, member states continue to put student visas as a top priority, with more Nigerians selected for the Erasmus programme.
The move has been described as the underlining of "the essential relations between the union and Nigeria," by the EU Ambassador, Ketil Karlsen.
“This underlines the essential relations between the EU and Nigeria. Creating new opportunities for the youth and making sure that Nigerian students can study in Europe is a vital part of our partnership,” Ketil said.
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A statement by the union titled, 'Travel visas to Europe', revealed that more Nigerian students were being "selected for the Erasmus programme" than ever before.
“In 2020, more Nigerian students were selected for the prestigious Erasmus programme than ever before, showing that the EU would not be deterred by the COVID-19 crisis in giving priority to the support of Nigerian youths.”
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