Piqued by the persistent scarcity of passport booklets across the country, the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Mrs Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, has declared a state of emergency over the development. Adepoju declared the emergency in Lagos after undertaking a working visit to various offices and centres in Lagos. The Comptroller in charge of Media and Publicity for the NIS, Mr Tony Akuneme, disclosed this on Friday in a statement in Abuja. Akuneme quoted Mrs Adepoju as emphasising the urgent need to end passports shortage across Nigeria, stressing that a comprehensive plan of action was underway. Akuneme said: “The Ag. CGI’s visit to Lagos encompassed significant events that underscored the gravity of the Passport crisis. “She inaugurated a state-of-the-art Visa on Arrival Lounge at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, demonstrating her commitment to improving the overall travel experience for visitors entering Nigeria. ”…
Piqued by the persistent scarcity of passport booklets across the country, the Acting Comptroller General of the Mrs Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, has declared a state of emergency over the development.
Akuneme quoted Mrs Adepoju as emphasising the urgent need to end passports shortage across Nigeria, stressing that a comprehensive plan of action was underway. ” Following this, she paid an unscheduled visit to the Alausa Passport office to assess the situation firsthand. “Recognizing the importance of collaboration and community engagement, the Ag. CGI embarked on a grassroots sensitization initiative targeting traditional rulers.
“It represents a call to action for all stakeholders to prioritize efficiency, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.
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