The Federal Government has unveiled a dedicated passport front office in Abuja tailored specifically for senior public officials, aiming to streamline and fast-track their passport processing.
During the inauguration on Tuesday, Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, explained that the newly launched facility is designed to address longstanding delays and bottlenecks experienced by top-ranking government personnel.
“Before now, many top-level public servants had to abandon their official duties and endure long queues at standard passport offices,” Tunji-Ojo said, highlighting the inefficiencies of the previous system.
“It will became clear that for us to serve the nation more effectively, we must also serve those tasked with its leadership more efficiently,” he added.
He emphasized that the development is part of a broader reform strategy led by the ministry to improve service delivery across critical sectors.
“When we came in, it was shocking that the Ministry of Interior and the Nigerian Immigration Service had no dedicated passport facility for public officials,” the minister noted.
“Today marks a turning point as we begin to bridge that gap and set a new course for service delivery in our nation,” he said.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo praised the Nigerian Immigration Service for its commitment and operational capacity in executing the project, describing the office as a model for future initiatives.
“This facility sets a new benchmark for excellence and will significantly improve access, reduce waiting time and thereby elevate the overall passport service delivery standard,” he stated.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the event drew the attendance of the Minister of Water Resources, Prof. Joseph Utsev, as well as heads of agencies under the Ministry of Interior and other key stakeholders.