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The Federal Government has launched an additional Passport Front Office in Auchi, Edo State, as part of efforts for effective service delivery to Nigerians
At the commissioning, Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) office will further enhance passport production.
Aregbesola said except for those travelling outside the country or intend to, most citizens who hold the passport do so for identification purposes.
The government wants to provide the passport for anyone desirous of it within reasonable time, at affordable price and without any stress whatsoever,” he assured.
The minister promised to conclude negotiations with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on the usage of its speedy mail service for doorstep delivery home and abroad.
He said Edo has one of the highest passport applications in the country, adding that the waiting
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