In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed that the Federal Government is poised to initiate a full contactless passport application process coupled with home delivery, scheduled to kick off on March 8.
Tunji-Ojo outlined the details of the upcoming service, emphasizing the convenience it would offer to Nigerian citizens. He stated, “Plans are almost ready for the commencement of full contactless passport applications and the delivery of the same to applicants via courier.”
Highlighting the phased approach, he explained, “We have phase one, phase two, and phase three. This is phase one that we have delivered. Phase two is the one in the diaspora, set to be delivered on February 8. Then phase three is the contactless biometric, whereby you don’t even need to go again, and that’s March 8.”
The minister assured the public that the Ministry of Interior is committed to fulfilling its promises, aiming to make passport application processes in the country more seamless. He urged Nigerians to trust in the implementation of the new system, stating, “The Ministry of Interior is poised towards the delivery of every promise that we made.”
With the commencement of the automated passport application portal to the public, as pledged by the minister late last year, citizens can look forward to a streamlined process. Tunji-Ojo encouraged confidence in the upcoming changes, stating, “I guarantee you that in two months’ time, you sit at home, do your biometrics, fill in your delivery address, and we send it to you via courier.”
This development signifies a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency of passport application procedures, offering citizens the ability to complete the process from the comfort of their homes.
