The Nigeria Immigration Service has clarified that passport services remain fully operational nationwide, dismissing concerns that recent changes to its passport processing system have disrupted service delivery.
In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the agency explained that the transfer of additional passport offices to the Central Personalization Centre is part of efforts to strengthen passport production and security, not an indication that operations have been halted.
“The recent migration of additional passport branches to the Central Personalization Centre is a strategic administrative enhancement, rather than a suspension of services,” the NIS said.
The Service noted that applicants should continue to report to their assigned passport offices for biometric enrolment, stressing that the exercise is proceeding without any disruptions.
“Applicants can still visit their local centers to complete biometric data capture seamlessly. This centralized production framework is designed to align with global security standards, streamline processing timelines, and significantly safeguard the integrity of the Nigerian passport,” the Service stated.
The NIS also reassured the public that all passport enrolment centres across the country remain open and are functioning normally, while the printing and distribution of passport booklets are being carried out within the usual processing period.
“Citizens can rest assured that capturing centers remain fully operational, with physical booklets processed efficiently and returned to local commands within standard delivery windows,” the statement added.
