By THECONSCIENCEng
The anticipated automation of the passport application process, according to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, will commence “within the next one week.”
Tunji-Ojo first assured Nigerians in an October 4 interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today that the feature will be available in December.
In a follow-up appearance on Tuesday’s episode, he indicated that the technology was “99 percent complete.”
“In fact, we’ve done the testing and we should be going live in the next one week or thereabout. As I said, that will ensure that Nigerians, all they need to do in an immigration centre, a passport centre, is just biometrics, just to take your fingerprints, that’s all,” he said.
Prominent Lagos Chief Dismisses Oba of Benin’s claim on Founders
Asked if Nigerian nationals would indeed be able to complete their application from the comfort of their homes, Tunji-Ojo replied, “Of course!”
According to him, this would include uploading passport photos and their supporting documents.
“We have gone beyond that. In fact, we’ve gone through it. We would have gone live about two weeks ago but I saw some errors when they came to do a presentation and I said, ‘You know this cannot be this,” he said.
Divine Connection: Prophet Genesis Visits Seyi Vodi in Abuja (Photos)
“We’re talking about balancing national security as well as convenience. There must be a middle point. You cannot bring discomfort on the basis of enhancement of security. You must find a meeting point of both security and comfort.”
The minister also restated his promise that by February 2024, all Nigerian international airports would have e-gates.
“Once you’re Nigerian and you’re coming to Nigeria, you will have no business seeing an immigration officer, except if you’re a person of interest,” he said.
Ahmed Usman Ododo: Real Breath of Fresh Air By Babajide Obafemi Kogi State seems to…
Evelyn Joshua Ignites Apostolic Age Revival in Argentina BY Dare Adejumo The face of apostolic…
Career Experts Set to Address Town-Gown Skill Gaps Organisers have expressed readiness for the unveil…
FirstBank Presents 63rd Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship FirstBank, Nigeria's premier financial institution has announced…
Fuel Rises By 430% in 17 months Under Tinubu As TUC Identifies Solution In less…
Zenith Bank Enhances Customers Online Experience with Revamped Digital Channels Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria's…
This website uses cookies.