The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has explained that discrepancies in identification such as National Identification Numbers (NINs) among others are responsible for the delay in the processing and issuance of some international passports to Nigerian applicants
Controller of the Service in Rivers State, Sunday James, revealed this in Port Harcourt, while addressing the audience during the 60th anniversary celebration of the service in the state.
He explained the evolution of the Nigerian passport, noting that discrepancies in identity information such as the NIN were the cause of delays in processing and issuing passports.
The controller added that the service had evolved from inception to date.
Some of the participants who spoke to journalists lauded the immigration service for their efforts.
The event had in attendance officers from sister security agencies, with its highlights including the exhibition of the passports, residence permits, and other identifying documents.
Operatives of the NIS lined up for inspection at the Federal Secretariat building as part of activities marking the anniversary.
Gathered in the conference hall were men and officers of the service, in addition to members of the public and other stakeholders to felicitate with the service
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