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- Nigeria Immigration Service launches centralised passport production to deliver passports within one week across the country
- New system raises daily output from 300 to as many as 5,000 passports, drastically cutting processing delays
- Minister of Interior says the upgrade will improve security, ensure global standards and strengthen the integrity of Nigerian travel documents
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has unveiled plans to issue passports within one week following the launch of a fully centralised production system, the first of its kind in the agency’s 62-year history.
Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the development on Thursday after inspecting the new Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS headquarters in Abuja.
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NIS scales up passport production nationwide
He said the facility is fully operational and designed to transform passport processing across the country.
“The project is 100 per cent ready. Nigeria can now be more productive and efficient in delivering passport services,” Tunji-Ojo stated.
He explained that the previous equipment produced only about 250 to 300 passports daily, which created delays and backlogs.
The new system can handle between 4,500 and 5,000 passports every day, allowing the agency to meet nationwide demand within a few hours of operation.
“With this, NIS can now meet daily demands within just four to five hours of operation,” he said.
“We promised two-week delivery, and we’re now pushing for one week. Automation and optimisation are crucial for keeping this promise to Nigerians.”
Centralised system targets one-week passport delivery
The minister described the centralised approach as a game-changer that aligns with global best practices. He said it will not only speed up processing but also improve the quality and integrity of Nigerian passports, making them more secure and widely accepted internationally.
According to Tunji-Ojo, the initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda aimed at modernising government services.
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He added that the upgraded system would eliminate the inconsistencies that previously hampered passport production in different locations and ensure a uniform standard across all applications.
The NIS believes the new centre will drastically reduce waiting times for applicants and restore public confidence in the agency’s ability to provide efficient service.
Nigerians applying for new passports or renewals are expected to begin benefiting from the improved delivery timeline once the system becomes fully integrated into operations nationwide.
Nigerians react to improvement in immigration system
Many Nigerians have commented on the latest upgrade to the production system at the immigration service. Below are some of the comments:
@BriefCastNg said:
This is commendable. For the first time in decades, Nigerians can see real reforms in passport processing. Delivering passports within a week and scaling up production to global standards is a true game-changer. Kudos to Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Tinubu administration for prioritizing efficiency, integrity, and service delivery.
@maniac8989 said:
The only performing minister in the entire cabinet of BAT
@flourish007 said:
The minister is performing exceptionally well, but why is there such a high demand for passports among Nigerians? Let’s ask our government.
@Dele93748586 said:
This is a landmark achievement by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Government 🙌🏽”
@asham24766 said:
Arghhh! What a country! Nigerians should be thanking their God everyday for making President Tinubu their president. How can a country have their international passport machine producing 250 – 300 passports daily??? For Christ sake?? A population of nearly 250million people??? God bless President Tinubu for making all this necessary changes 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏽”
List of African immigrants scheduled for deportation from US
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the United States government had released updated data revealing that tens of thousands of African immigrants are currently listed for deportation.
The figures, current as of November 24, 2024, highlight the growing focus on immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, with nationals from Somalia, Mauritania, and Nigeria topping the list.
Source: Legit.ng
