Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), headed by Caroline Adepoju in acting capacity has declared state of emergency on issues boiling arround Passport in the country.
The New Comptroller general made this known during her working visit to Lagos state that; there was an urgent need to address the challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining international passports.
A statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr. Tony Akuneme, said that the acting CGI inaugurated a state-of-the-art Visa-on-Arrival Lounge at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
The NIS boss used the event to announce a comprehensive plan of action to tackle the issues effectively.
She said that the facility demonstrated the NIS’s commitment to improving the overall travel experience for visitors entering Nigeria.
The reports by by NAN posited that the state of emergency declaration on Passport issues signifies the renewed commitment of NIS to resolve the challenges faced by Nigerians seeking to obtain passports.
Adepoju directed all Passport Control Officers, relevant units and personnel, including Missions abroad, to eliminate all hindrances preventing Nigerians from accessing Passports promptly.
