NAIRAMETRICS
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has approved the immediate deployment of new printers to New York, Atlanta, a measure aimed at alleviating the current backlog and improving service delivery for Nigerian citizens abroad.
This decision comes after several complaints from Nigerian citizens residing in the United States, who have faced significant delays in processing their passports due to faulty or insufficient printing equipment, a statement signed by Alao Babatunde Special Adviser to the Minister of Interior on Media and Publicity said on Wednesday.
According to the statement, Minister Tunji-Ojo acknowledged the importance of resolving the matter quickly, citing the urgent need to restore smooth operations at these key diplomatic missions.
According to the Ministry, the new printers are ready for installation and will be operational soon.
Beyond this immediate fix, the Minister outlined a broader strategy for a more sustainable solution. This includes the activation of a new Passport Personalisation Centre in Abuja, which is expected to begin operations in the coming weeks.
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