Buhari Improved, Decentralised Passport Collection- Immigration

The Nigeria Immigration Service ( NIS) has stated that it witnessed huge revitalisation during the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Tony Akuneme, NIS spokesperson, in an interview on Saturday said Buhari’s tenure would be “remembered for the improvement in the passport collection process, border security, and staff welfare which witnessed the long-desired reforms”.

“Until his administration, obtaining a Nigerian passport was very cumbersome, as it involved manual application and processing,” Akuneme said.

“It was very difficult for one to process a passport by himself or herself. Most people sought the services of agents or louts.

“However, in Buhari’s administration, one can use a personal phone to apply and make payment.”

He said the passport reform led to the elimination of louts who defrauded a lot of applicants.

“The reform enlightened Nigerians on immigration issues and processes. Acquiring a passport became seamless, with improved security features,” he said.

The spokesperson said before the Buhari administration, there were 40 passport offices in the country, and now there are 50 offices.

He said 10 more passport offices have been commissioned to ease passport processes.

“One in Alimosho, Lagos, making four offices in Lagos now. There is one in Oyo town and another in Ilesha in Osun state,” he said.

“There were three in Abuja, now they are five, there is one in Auchi, Minna and Daura, among many others.”