The Nation Newspaper Fed Govt, NIS seek solutions to N10b e-passport debt
and the Nigeria Immigration Service are exploring ways to offset over N10 billion owed to service providers/vendors for printing passports booklets.
It was also learnt that they have expressed concerns over the negative impact the huge debt would have on the ongoing reforms in passports applications and acquisition by Nigerians home and abroad. While the NIS sources said the delays are due to shortage of booklets as a result of huge indebtedness to printers and other service providers, Nigerians who have had contacts with NIS personnel and the treatments meted out to them alleged acts of sabotage from within the NIS.
Frustrated, Akioye raised issues on his Facebook page which was also posted on the minister’s platform for reporters. The source said: “Yes, the government and the NIS have called for dialogue on the part of all critical stakeholders. The government promised to do something regarding the bureaucratic bottleneck which has been responsible for delays in payments for services rendered…”
“I must, however, commend the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his tenacity and strength of character. He has raised the bar for excellent and exemplary service for the NIS.
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