Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service NIS Kemi Nandap says the service is set to launch the contactless passport application system in Europe
Nandap who made this known when she paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman /CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NIDCOM in Abuja said the visit is part of efforts to raise awareness about the forthcoming launch of the system in Europe.
She said the significance of the initiative is in leveraging technology to simplify Immigration procedures and ensure better service delivery.
Nandap solicited the support of NIDCOM in sensitizing Nigerians in Diaspora adding that ” The Contactless Application System is designed to streamline passport renewals for only adults (18 and above) and enhance convenience for Nigerians residing in European countries
She said Nigerians living abroad can start the process of renewing their passports a year to its expiration.
Nandap commended NIDCOM for being a dependable partner and ally in advocacy in giving awareness to its programmes and policies, especially as it affects Nigerians living abroad.
The Comptroller General said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given them the marching order to make life easier for Nigerians in the diaspora, saying the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has in the meantime approved a passport processing facility for New York, to address the backlog and bring experience there.
She added that passport front offices will soon be opened in other parts of the US and other countries.
In her response, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended the laudable initiative, which aligns with the Commission’s mandate to support and facilitate diaspora engagement.
She stated that “The launch of the contactless passport application solution in Europe is a significant step towards efficient, secure, and convenient travel document management for Nigerians in the diaspora. NiDCOM will continue to support, monitor and collaborate with the NIS to ensure the success of this initiative”
She commended the Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the Comptroller General for the innovations introduced, noting that the contactless application has since taken off in Canada with commendations from Nigerians in Canada.
