Interior Minister Unveils Automated System for Passport Applications, Enhancing Security Measures

In a significant stride towards modernization and security enhancement, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the imminent launch of an automated system set to revolutionize passport applications in Nigeria.

Revealed during a thorough review of Nigeria Immigration Service facilities in Abuja on January 8, 2024, the automated program aims to provide applicants with a seamless and secure experience while minimizing human interaction in the application process.

During the inspection, conducted alongside the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Wura-Ola Adepoju, Tunji-Ojo highlighted the imminent implementation of the automated system. “We’re ready to go live. We are starting training, and on January 8, the solution will be live and direct for Nigerians to have a wonderful feeling, a sweet experience based on Mr. President’s Renewed Hope,” he declared with optimism.

Underlining the government’s unwavering commitment to curbing the use of forged documents in passport applications, Tunji-Ojo emphasized the reduction of human contact in the acquisition process, ensuring a more streamlined and secure application journey.

“This initiative seeks to significantly reduce human intervention in the passport acquisition process,” he reaffirmed, stressing the pivotal role of the new system in fortifying the country’s security architecture while enhancing comfort and convenience for Nigerian residents.

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The Minister further elaborated on the Nigeria Immigration Service’s extensive deployment of document verification personnel across all local government areas. This strategic move aims to bolster document verification protocols, thoroughly scrutinizing passport applications to prevent the submission of counterfeit documents.

“The automation of the passport application process aligns with the government’s strategic initiatives, leveraging technology to enhance service delivery and bolster security measures,” Tunji-Ojo added, emphasizing the systemic alignment with the administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for improved governance.

The introduction of this automated system signifies a pivotal step towards a more streamlined, secure, and technologically-driven passport application process, ensuring heightened security measures and bolstered service delivery across Nigeria.