The Minister of Inside, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday, confirmed that the passport software automation course of will start operation on January 8, 2024.
The minister had introduced in December that the Federal Authorities was working to make sure a full automation system of passport software within the nation.
On the time, the minister stated the automated software system was “99% carried out,” including that the method would come with importing passport pictures and supporting paperwork.
In the meantime, Ojo whereas inspecting services of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Abuja, alongside the Comptroller Normal of the Service, Wura-Ola Adepoju, on Monday, confirmed that Nigerians will have the ability to apply and full their passport software course of on-line with out human contact.
The minister stated that the ministry has commenced the coaching course of that can result in the dwell launching of the automation.
He stated, “We’re good to go dwell. We’re beginning the coaching and on January 8, the answer shall be dwell and direct for Nigerians to have a great really feel, a candy expertise based mostly on the Renewed Hope of Mr President.
“We’ve got been in a position to cut back human contact in passport acquisition to the minimal.”
He added that the initiative will enhance the safety structure of the nation, prompting a fast detection of faux passport functions and lowering bottlenecks.
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