JUST IN: Nigeria Immigration Declares State of Emergency on Passport

The Acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, on Friday, June 16, announced a state of emergency on Passport issues in the country.

The new NIS boss said during her working visit to Lagos that there was an urgent need to address the challenges  Nigerians are facing in obtaining international passports.

Mr Tony Akuneme, the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) in a statement said that the acting CGI inaugurated a state-of-the-art Visa-on-Arrival Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

The NIS boss at the event also announced a comprehensive plan of action to efficiently tackle the issues.

Adepoju said that the facility demonstrated the NIS’s commitment to improving the overall travel experience for visitors entering the country.

According to her, the state of emergency declaration on Passport issues signifies the renewed commitment of Immigration Service to resolve all challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining their passports.

“It represents a call to action for all stakeholders to prioritise efficiency, transparency, and excellence in service delivery, “she said.

Adepoju directed all Passport Control Officers, relevant units and personnel, including Missions abroad, to eliminate all hindrances preventing Nigerians from accessing Passports promptly.