The Nigerian technology firm Online Integrated Solutions (OIS), founded by Mr. Mahmood Ahmadu opened its newest office in Cairo, Egypt, to facilitate important administrative tasks relating to visa and passport applications, Bank Verification Number (BVN), and national identity enrolment services for Nigerians living in Egypt and the neighbouring Arab countries.
The Centre was opened as part of activities of the Nigeria–Egypt Trade Conference and Exhibition organised by the newly formed Nigeria Egypt Cultural & Socio-Economic Forum (NECSEF), which took place in Cairo, Egypt, on the 10th – 12th October 2022.
The office was formally opened by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Works and Housing, Umar Ibrahim El-Yakub and Senator Zaki Abas of the Egyptian Parliament and Ambassador Nura Rimi, the Nigerian Ambassador to Egypt, alongside many other dignitaries.
The new building is situated at 51 Michel Bakom Street Dokki, Cairo, and serves as the Secretariat of the Nigeria-Egypt Cultural and Socio-Economic Forum (NECSEF), co-locates OIS, which provides services for Nigerian Foreign missions and Nigerians in the Diaspora.
Mr. Mahmood Ahmadu, who is also the chairman of NECSEF, explained that the building is an important symbol in promoting Nigeria-Egypt economic and business relations.
He said with the presence of OIS in Egypt, Nigerians in the country can now enroll and obtain BVN and National Identity Number (NIN) without having to travel to Nigeria.
The firm, he said, also provides administrative and payment support for Nigeria passport applications.
According to the founder of the leading software solutions provider, established in 2012, the company also supports and facilitates a wide range of online applications across 34 major cities around the world.
‘‘Our services also include the provision of biometric visa administrative services, financial services, bank verification number, account opening services (for Nigerian banks), national ID biometric capture, and medical tourism,’’ he said.
On NECSEF, Ahmadu explained that it is a model business association devoted to promoting successful economic relations and business relationships between Nigeria and Egypt.
He said that the Forum aims to promote its members in Nigeria and Egypt and facilitates the establishment of mutually beneficial partnerships between Nigerian and Egyptian businesses.
According to Ahmadu, the objectives of the Forum is to organize conferences, lectures, seminars, exhibitions, and other business activities while also encouraging economic development and trade relations between citizens living in both countries.
High-level Egyptian business executives and officials were also present at the inauguration of the building.
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