Incorrect NINs, other biodata details causing delays in passport processing: Immigration Service

*The Nigeria Immigration Service lists factors as discrepancies in personal identity information, including National Identification Numbers, and related biodata causing delays in processing, production and issuing passports to applicants in the country

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has disclosed factors as discrepancies in personal identity information, including National Identification Numbers (NINs) and other biodata are the cause of delays in processing and issuing passports to applicants.

ConsumerConnect learnt Sunday James, Controller of the Immigration Service in Rivers State, said this in his address during the audience during the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Service in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, South-South state.

James also explained the evolution of the Nigerian passport over time.

He affirmed the apparent discrepancies in identity information, such as the NIN are the cause of delays in processing and issuing passports.

The NIS Controller stated that the Service had evolved from inception to date.

Some of the participants who spoke reporters as well commended the NIS for its efforts at effecting reforms in passport processing, production and issuance to applicants.

Officers from sister security agencies who attended the event are part of the highlights of the Service’s 60th Anniversary.

Others include 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.