FG announces new technology to allow Nigerians renew passports without office visits
Nigerians will soon be able to renew their passports from the comfort of their homes, following the introduction of a new contactless passport processing system by the Ministry of Interior.
The new initiative, announced by Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, will allow citizens aged 18 and above, as well as those seeking reissuance of expired passports, to complete the entire process remotely without needing to visit passport offices.
“In fulfillment of our promise to deploy a contactless solution for biometric capture, I am pleased to announce that this vision has finally become a reality,” Tunji-Ojo stated in a post on X.
He added; “This cutting-edge technology enhances the passport acquisition process by allowing eligible applicants to initiate and complete their applications seamlessly from the comfort of their homes or workplaces on their mobile devices.”
However, first-time applicants will still be required to undergo physical biometric registration at designated centres. The contactless system, developed by Irish Smart Technology and New World, has been tested over the past nine months to ensure efficiency.
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Additionally, Tunji-Ojo revealed that the Ministry is ready to roll out the new feature, which he described as a game changer.
“The new feature is undoubtedly a game-changer, and we are eager to fully roll it out in our new passport regime.
Our goal remains to transform our systems and methods to align with global best practices, setting the pace for other nations to follow without compromising national security.”
