The Nigerian Immigration Service, has declared a state of emergency on passport issuance across the country on Friday 16th of June 2023.
Caroline Adepoju, the Comptroller Acting General of Nigerian Immigration Service, disclosed this during a working visit to Lagos State.
According to her, the state of emergency was declared in order to address the challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining their passports. This was contained in a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, Tony Akuneme.
According to her, the state of emergency declaration on Passport issues signifies the renewed commitment of NIS to resolve the challenges faced by Nigerians seeking to obtain 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.
“NIS is leveraging technology and instituting robust administrative measures to enhance the Passport application and issuance process.
“We urge all Nigerians to remain patient and cooperate with the service as it takes decisive steps to address the Passport crisis,” she concluded
