The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the visa centres for France, Belgium, and Italy, located at Mukhtar El-Yakub House in Abuja’s Central Business District.
The sealing was carried out on Thursday with the support of operatives from the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, as staff at the centre initially resisted the enforcement action.
The sealed offices cater to Nigerians applying for visas to France, Belgium, and Italy.
Why Were These Visa Offices Sealed?

Speaking during the operation, the Director of the Surveillance and Investigations Department at FCCPC, Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka, explained that the centre was shut down due to multiple regulatory violations, including its failure to receive a letter from the Commission meant to initiate an investigation into a consumer complaint.
She stated that the decision was also prompted by obstruction of the Commission’s inquiry and the provision of services that are “considered, upon reasonable suspicion, to be inimical to consumers’ welfare.”
Adeyinka ordered the company to appear before the Commission on June 20 to “testify, make depositions and provide evidence in relation to failure to receive a letter from the Commission to investigate a complaint and obstruction of investigation or inquiry.”
She said, “This is an enforcement operation against TLS. As you are aware, they provide visa support services to Nigerian consumers.
“On the 25th of March 2025, based on a consumer complaint, a letter was served on them to address the consumer complaint, as is the process of amicable resolution of consumer complaints at the commission.
“The officers of TLS, rather than receive the consumer complaint, proceeded to assault our officers who were conducting the lawful duty of protecting and implementing the provisions of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA).
“Upon receipt of that report, the commission directed that they should be summoned (1:25) to appear before the commission pursuant to Section 33 of the FCCPA.
“Rather than receive the summons of the commission, officers of TLS again on June 17, proceeded not only to assault our officers but also assaulted uniformed officers of the police force who were providing lawful security for the operations of the commission.
“Section 33 stipulates that any person who, without sufficient cause, fails or refuses to appear before the commission in compliance with a summons commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or fine not exceeding #20 million or both fine and imprisonment.”
Adeyinka concluded that the company would be held accountable for all losses and inconveniences suffered by visa applicants due to the enforcement action.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the centre is operated by TLScontact, a Teleperformance company. The management declined to comment on the incident.
Meanwhile, applicants and officials of the centre have been evacuated from the property while the premises has been sealed.
What Is The Fate Of Applicants Waiting For Approvals
As of the time of this report, there is currently no official statement addressing the fate of ongoing visa applications, raising uncertainty for affected applicants.
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