US EditionNigeria: Govt Assures Nigerians of Speedy Passport Process After Fee Increment
Nigeria aims to cut passport processing time to one week and stop corruption with stricter controls despite doubling fees to N100,000 for 32-page passports.
- Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced at the Abuja retreat that from September 1, 2025, NIS will charge N100,000 for a 32-page and N200,000 for a 64-page passport, pledging issuance within one week of enrolment.
- The government says the hike will fund reforms including a centralised personalisation centre and remove Passport Control Officers' approval powers to curb corruption and speed processing.
- Evidence cited includes a cleared backlog and fraud arrests, such as one at Lagos Airport where a woman was caught after paying $1,000 to procure a fraudulent passport, reflecting Nigeria Immigration Service's vigilance.
- The opposition response has been sharp, with Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, condemning the hike as an undue burden exceeding the new minimum wage N70,000, while presidential aide Temitope Ajayi says the fee channels bribes into government coffers.
- This adjustment follows earlier hikes, marking the third fee rise in about two years; Nigerians abroad still pay $150 and $230, as the Nigeria Immigration Service aims to sustain quality and speed.
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