Half of the 40,000 Nigerians who travel to India annually go there for medical treatment, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ajjampur Ghanashyam, has said.
Many Nigerians who consider the poor state of Nigerian hospitals travel to India for all kinds of treatment including minor and major surgeries.
Mr. Ghanashyam said on Sunday in Abuja that 50 per cent of those issued with visa to India sought for medical care while the remaining travelled for business, tourism, training and tertiary education.
“About 40,000 Nigerians go to India annually and 50 per cent of them go for medical. The remaining 50 per cent go for tourism, business, training and as students.
“The rejection rate is very low, may be 20 to 25 per cent or even lower than that but it is not more than 25 per cent,” he said.
The envoy explained that the high commission was always careful in ensuring that only Nigerians without questionable character travelled to his country. Details on Premium Times
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