The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, on Friday, June 16, declared a state of emergency in the country about passport concerns.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that during the visit, Adepoju stated that there is an urgent need to solve the difficulties Nigerians s¥ffer in getting international passports.
According to her, the declaration of a state of emergency on passport issues represents NIS’s reinvigorated commitment to resolving the challenges that Nigerians seeking passports confront.
“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.