For the fourth time consecutively Nigeria has been re-elected into the board of the International Civil Aviation Organisation Public Key Directory (ICAO-PKD).
ICAO-PKD is a global border security and migration management organisation with membership of 88-member countries.
For the purpose of authenticating electronic Machine Readable Travel Documents (e-MRTDs), such as ePassports, electronic ID cards, and Visible Digital Seals, information is exchanged through the ICAO-PKD, which serves as a central repository.
According to a statement by Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the re-election took place at the 29th ICAO-PKD Board meeting in Uganda between 16 and 17 November.
The statement was signed by NIS newly appointed Public Relations Officer, Tony Akuneme, a deputy comptroller of immigration.
About ICAO-PKD Board
The Board, which also oversees the PKD’s financial and contractual management, is the permanent entity in charge of ICAO administration and operation…
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