NDLEA Backtracks After Backlash, Says Married Women No Longer Need Husband’s Approval for Visa Clearance

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has swiftly reversed its decision requiring married women to obtain a letter of approval from their husbands to secure a visa clearance certificate.

This sudden U-turn comes after the agency faced intense backlash on social media, with many condemning the policy as discriminatory and outdated.

According to a statement issued response to the public backlash by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s spokesman, the requirement was removed following a review of the agency’s procedures.