NIS launches contactless passport resolution in Europe Feb 7

nis launches contactless passport solution in europe feb 7

Nigeria is ready to launch a contactless passport software resolution in Europe, Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap, Comptroller Normal, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) introduced on Tuesday. 

The NIS boss, who made the disclosure throughout a courtesy go to to Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Fee at NiDCOM headquarters in Abuja, additionally mentioned the UK will function the coordinating centre for the launch slated for seventh February 2025.

“This initiative set for  launch on seventh of February 2025 will allow Nigerians within the Diaspora to use for and renew their passports on-line from the consolation of their properties,” she said.

Nandap reiterated that the progressive resolution is designed to simplify the passport software course of for Diaspora, save time, and scale back prices related to travelling to use for a passport.

She mentioned that the initiative is just not for contemporary candidates or minors  however for these renewing their passports.

She mentioned Nigerians dwelling overseas can begin the method of renewing their passports a 12 months to its expiration.

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Nandap additionally recommended NIDCOM for being a reliable companion and ally in advocacy in giving consciousness to its programmes and insurance policies, particularly because it impacts Nigerians dwelling overseas.

The Comptroller Normal mentioned that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given them the marching order to make life simpler for Nigerians within the diaspora, saying the Minister of Inside, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has within the meantime permitted a passport processing facility for New York, to deal with the backlog and produce expertise there.

She added that passport entrance workplaces will quickly be opened in different elements of the US and different international locations. 

Responding,  Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Fee (NiDCOM), recommended the laudable initiative, which aligns with the Fee’s mandate to help and facilitate diaspora engagement.

“The launch of the contactless passport software resolution in Europe is a big step in direction of environment friendly, safe, and handy journey doc administration for Nigerians within the diaspora. NiDCOM will proceed to help, monitor and collaborate with the NIS to make sure the success of this initiative” she added.

She recommended the Inside Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo  and the Comptroller Normal for the improvements launched, noting that the contactless software has since taken off in Canada with commendations from Nigerians in Canada. 

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