FG deploys passport intervention team to UK to clear backlog

The Federal Government has deployed a Passport Intervention Team from the Nigeria Immigration Service to the United Kingdom to clear pending passport applications for Nigerians in the diaspora.

According to Vanguard News, the team, arriving on August 10, will work with the Nigerian High Commission to process new, pending and renewal applications across designated UK cities.

The directive came from Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to Comptroller General of Immigration Kemi Nandap. Applicants have been advised to await official scheduling before visiting any enrolment location.