Interior Minister Deploys New Printers To Passport Offices In Atlanta, New York Consulate To Resolve Current Challenges

The minister of interior, Hon (Dr) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to deploy new printers to the passport offices in Atlanta and New York Consulate, in order to address current challenges.

The directive followed a petition bothering on appeal for passport printers in Atlanta and New York Consulates in the United States of America.

Mr. Alao Babatunde, the special adviser to the minister on media and publicity in a statement released on Thursday said the new printers were ready for installation. He added that the short-term solution aims to resolve the current challenge promptly.

He further hinted that there is a new solution being implemented as a long-term plan that will usher in a streamlined passport regime, enabling Nigerians to apply for their passports with more ease.

“Part of this plan includes the activation of the Passport Personalisation Centre in Abuja, which is scheduled to start in the next few weeks while also opening up more countries for the already-deployed contactless solution.” He said.

“The Ministry of Interior under the Minister is working round the clock, and none of the agencies is left behind. At the Nigeria Immigration Service, for instance, there has been an end-to-end automation of the passport application process and the introduction of the contactless application process, which has since been launched in Canada.”

“The Minister assures that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to ensuring that Nigerians experience #RenewedHope laced with innovation and convenience while still enhancing national security.” He added.