Our Reporter
Abuja (Precise Post) – The Federal Government through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended the issuance of passports and migrant e-registration.
Service Public Relations Officer Sunday James said in a statement: “The current outbreak and spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is indeed a global issue that deserves urgent attention and approach, considering the unprecedented health situation it portends.
“The Comptroller General of Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, has accordingly directed for the temporary suspension of processing of passport and Migrant e-Registration effective March 23 to April 23, 2020 in line with the government’s directives on restrictions on international flight.
“The Service will take advantage of this period to process pending passport cases and the public will be informed when they are ready for collection.
“The NIS regrets any inconvenience caused the public within this period, while assuring Nigerians of our continued service.”
