He said the ministry under his watch will not spare the rod in dealing decisively with any officials of the service engaged in any illegal practices and noted that President Muhammadu Buhari is desirous of improving service delivery in the Country.
“For our men who are quick to tell people that there are no passports just to exploit them, those who give unkind and harsh treatment to passport seekers will be dealt with henceforth.
“President Muhammadu Buhari’s charge is very explicit to make life easy on getting a passport. Buhari expressed concern especially those abroad in getting passports. So what we are doing now is ro remove all the hurdles.We have 10, 000 passports on this platform so every Nigerians desirous should be able to get it.
He further added that the enhanced e-passport carries 25 additional security features and is rated to be among the best in the world in terms of durability and quality.
The minister also commended President Buhari for his support in realizing the reform in the agency adding that work is in progress to completely digitalize the service.
On his part, the Acting Comptroller –General, NIS, Idris Jere, said the unveiling in Edo and other states in South South have began the migration to enhanced e-passport ,adding it is latest in passport technology.
Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki who accompanied the minister to the commissioning said the unveiling will bring relief to passport seekers and ease the application process.
He said the state government will join the ministry in fighting touting in passport applications just as he commended the ministry for the foresight
