The Federal Government has inaugurated enhanced e-passport
facilities at selected Nigerian Embassies in Italy, Greece, Austria and
Switzerland.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, inaugurated
the facilities at the Nigerian Embassy in Rome, Italy.
A statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO),
Adedotun Aridegbe, on Tuesday in Abuja, stated the new passport processing
centers were part of efforts to streamline passport processing and acquisition
for Nigerians residing in the diaspora.
Tunji-Ojo emphasized the dedication of President Bola
Tinubu’s government to citizens’ diplomacy and the enhancement of services to
the diaspora community.
The Interior Minister, who was represented by the Acting
Comptroller General, Caroline Adepoju, announced the phased rollout of the
enhanced e-Passport in Europe.
According to him, the FG is unveiling additional enhanced
e-passport facilities at select Nigerian Embassies in Europe.
“Phase one, which includes Spain, Greece, Austria,
Switzerland, and Italy, is officially introduced in Rome, while phase two is
scheduled to be implemented by the end of the week,” he said.
Tunji-Ojo said that the e-Passport complies with all
standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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