Immigration deploys team to resolve passport issues in UK
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has deployed a dedicated Passport Intervention Team from the NIS Headquarters to the United Kingdom to resolve all passport challenges facing Nigerians living in the country. The spokesperson of the NIS, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the deployment was part of ongoing efforts […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has sent a specialized Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to address passport problems for Nigerians residing there. This initiative, announced on Sunday by NIS spokesperson DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, is part of continuous efforts to simplify and expedite passport applications for Nigerians living abroad.
The deployment was directed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who instructed the Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, to implement it. The team is expected to arrive in the UK today, August 10th, 2026. Upon arrival, the team will team up with the Nigerian High Commission to assist in processing and issuing pending, new, and renewing passport applications.
They will conduct passport enrollment and processing in various cities across the UK, making it easier for eligible applicants in different regions to access this service. The intervention is open to those with pending applications, new applicants, and holders of passports with less than a year left before expiry who wish to renew.
Akinlabi emphasized that the exact schedule, including locations, times, and other arrangements, will be shared separately. Applicants are advised to wait for official communication and monitor the Nigerian High Commission's UK channels for further updates before attending any appointments.
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