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Automated Passport Application Process Begins January 8 – Minister

Nigeria is preparing to implement an automated passport application process that would allow citizens to apply for and complete their passport applications online without the need for human interaction.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo declared that the automated system would go live during a review of Nigeria Immigration Service facilities in Abuja on January 8, 2024.

The programme intends to reduce human interface in the passport application process, giving applicants a convenient and secure experience.

The interior emphasized the government’s commitment to putting a stop to

He also emphasized the importance of the new system in strengthening the country’s security architecture and safeguarding Nigerian residents’ comfort and convenience.

VOP Lagos

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