Nigeria’s consulate general in New York has begun installing machines to produce passports with 10 -year validity for Nigerians.
Consul general Lot Egopija announced this at the virtual fifth town hall meeting with the Nigerian community within the New York jurisdiction, News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Speaking during the meeting, Mr. Egopija reminded us that he had, during a February town hall meeting, disclosed that the consulate communicated with the foreign affairs ministry about the plans to launch the 10-year passport, adding that the process of issuance of the passport would soon start.
“In the last meeting, we informed you that the enhanced 10-year passport process would soon come to New York,” said Mr. Egopija.
“The vice-consul in charge of immigration will inform you better when this will take off, but a team is already in the mission today.
“To this end, we have expanded the second floor, and it will be the hub of our activities. We are bringing all the biometrics machines to the same floor.”
Mr. Egopija further urged Nigerians to enroll in the National Identity Number (NIN).
“We have published NIN centres, and those responsible should also inform the Consulate so that we can pass the information to our nationals,” he added.
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