Nigerians in UK won’t pay extra charges for passports
Tunji-Ojo said the intervention carries only the approved $150 and $230 passport fees as complaints grew over delays and access problems.
- On Monday, Nigerians in Manchester, United Kingdom, were denied access to a venue where the Nigeria Immigration Service scheduled passport applications after the Lebanese owner alleged non-payment and lack of security, prompting police intervention.
- Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo clarified that no additional charges apply beyond official fees of $150 and $230 for five-year and 10-year passports, addressing concerns Nigerians raised over the intervention exercise.
- Applicants reported significant operational delays at the venue; one user noted only 3 people attended to in 1 hour, citing the owner's complaints about unpaid fees and insufficient staffing.
- The Ministry of Interior is working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address operational challenges; however, the NIS has not reacted to the alleged payment dispute as of Tuesday.
- Officials emphasize the ongoing intervention aims to provide Nigerians more opportunities to process passport applications; the Federal Government stated it remains committed to improving services for citizens at home and abroad.
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Nigerians in UK won’t pay extra charges for passports
The Federal Government has said Nigerians applying for international passports under the ongoing special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom are not required to pay any extra charges beyond the approved official fees. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Interior on Media and Publicity, […] Nigerians in UK won’t pay extra charges for passports – FG
UK passport intervention: No extra charges, Tunji-Ojo clarifies
ABUJA — The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has clarified that Nigerians in the United Kingdom applying for international passports under the ongoing special intervention exercise are not required to pay charges beyond the official passport fees. The clarification followed concerns over inconveniences reportedly experienced by Nigerians in the UK during the application and processing […]
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Lebanese owner of UK venue contracted by Nigerian Immigration for passport intervention refuses entry to Nigerians claiming he hasn’t been paid - Newsy People
A Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) passport intervention exercise in Manchester has reportedly descended into confusion, with Nigerians who arrived for scheduled appointments left waiting for hours amid allegations of poor planning, inadequate staffing and security concerns. The intervention exercise was organised to address outstanding Nigerian passport applications and renewals in the United Kingdom. According to […]
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