Nigerians commend NIS for improved passport services

Some Nigerians have commended the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for streamlining the passport application and issuance process.

• By Bukola Adetoye
• Some Nigerians have commended the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) for streamlining the passport application and issuance process.
• The passport seekers gave their commendation while expressing their satisfaction with the efficiency of the Abeokuta passport office in Ogun.
• Also, some of them who travelled from neighbouring states for the service, also lauded the command for adhering to guidelines on passport procurement and renewal
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• Mrs Modupe Omoniyi, a passport applicant, commended the office for its swift processing time, saying that she was able to schedule an appointment within a week of applying online.
• She said, “I applied online last week and was invited to capture the following week.
• “A friend from Lagos advised me to use this command, and I’m so happy because the process was much easier than I expected, contrary to the rumours about the system being tedious.”
• She urged the government to fully implement biometric application processes at the office to further enhance efficiency.
• Mr Damilare Adenuga, a government contractor, also applauded the NIS for reducing processing time but called for faster passport collection after appointments.
• “This indicates that the service is progressing. However, I hope that soon, passport collection will not take more than two weeks after the appointment,” Adenuga added.
• He encouraged Nigerians to apply online to avoid falling victim to passport racketeers.
• According to him, the online application process is straightforward and user-friendly.
• Mr Tade Oniru, a businessman, also commended the dedication of NIS staff, especially considering the challenges posed by ongoing protests.
• He advised the Federal Government to establish more passport offices nationwide to reduce the burden on existing centres.
• The Passport Controller Officer in charge of the Abeokuta Passport Office, Mr Sunday Olubiyi, reiterated the  commitment of NIS to efficient passport production.
• He urged applicants to provide accurate information to avoid delays.(NAN)