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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on Tuesday that the automation of Nigeria’s passport application process is now 99% complete.
During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Minister Tunji-Ojo stated that the automated application system is scheduled to become operational within a week. After its completion, Nigerians will only need to visit immigration centers for fingerprint biometrics related to their passport applications.
He further explained that the new automated system will allow Nigerians to upload their passport photographs and supporting documents from the convenience of their homes.
The minister specified, “We gave a date — December 2023. We are 99 per cent done. In fact, we have done the testing and we should be going live in the next week or thereabouts.”
“This will ensure that what Nigerians need to do at an immigration center is just fingerprint biometrics.”
“Everything regarding pre-biometrics will be done in the comfort of your homes, including uploading passport photographs and supporting documents.”
Minister Tunji-Ojo also revealed plans to install e-gate systems at international airports across the country by February 2024, allowing seamless entry for Nigerian citizens, with immigration officers only required for individuals deemed “persons of interest.”
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