The Ministry of Interior is set to create new passports processing and collection centres, especially for Nigerians in the Diaspora, to decongest the influx of people at the already established centres as well as fast track service operations in the country and in the Diaspora.
The Minister made the Policy statement at the just concluded 6th Edition
of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit organised by the Nigerians in
Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative
(NDSI) in Abuja.
“Nigerians, especially Diaspora Nigerians are to enjoy a seamless passport process and issuance system,” Tunji-Ojo pledged.
The Minister also informed that a fully biometric immigration application process as obtainable in most foreign countries to reduce human contact and convenient passport collection is underway.
According to him, “Nigerians at home and in the diaspora deserve the
best. They don’t have to suffer or sweat to get the Nigerian Passport”.
The Interior Minister further explained that a team from the Ministry
will kick-start supervision of the E8- Mandate in the UK, as the first
place on the assignment.
He further urged the public to report any unethical behaviours by
officers in the Ministry and its respective parastatals, as a deterrent
to the menace of corruption in the system and boost effectiveness in service delivery to Nigerians.
Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo guaranteed that these changes will be effective
from February 2024.
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa commended the Minister for his positive
disposition towards the plight of Nigerians in the Diaspora particularly
with passports issuance.
According to her, “the key thing is, we have to encourage our brothers
and sisters in the Diaspora to come home and invest by creating a
conducive environment with these packages.”
