The ministry of interior says Nigerians living in the diaspora can now get their passports after an online application without hassle.
A statement issued on the ministry’s X account on Saturday said the development would also eliminate the discomfort of long queues and middlemen that applicants encounter.
The ministry did not clarify if the new improvements would ease the process of submitting biometrics as citizens abroad could previously apply for their passports online.
However, Ridwan Adelaja, media aide to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, hinted that the ministry had unveiled a new system for citizens abroad.
“No cause for alarm. They will all be processed and produced duly. However, going forward, the new system is expected to be used,” Adelaja replied to an X user asking what would happen to applications scheduled with the “old system”.
No cause for alarm. They will all be processed and produced duly. However, going forward, the new system is expected to be used.
— Ridwan Adelaja (@Justolaola) March 9, 2024