The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has declared a state of emergency on Passport issues in the country.
Acting Comptroller General of the service, Caroline Adepoju, who announced this on Friday during her working visit to Lagos, said there was an urgent need to address the challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining international passports.
In a statement, Mr Tony Akuneme, the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) said that the acting CGI inaugurated a state-of-the-art Visa-on-Arrival Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
According to the statement, the NIS boss announced a comprehensive plan of action to tackle the issues effectively and noted that the facility demonstrated the NIS’s commitment to improving the overall travel experience for visitors entering Nigeria.
“We urge all Nigerians to remain patient and cooperate with the service as it takes decisive steps to address the Passport crisis.” 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.
“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 prioritize efficiency, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.
“NIS is leveraging technology and instituting robust administrative measures to enhance the Passport application and issuance process,” she said.
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