Nigeria High Commission Bows to Pressure, Refunds £50 to UK Passport Applicants
Following complaints over charges imposed on Nigerians during the special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom, the Nigerian High Commission in the UK has announced a £50 refund for
The Nigerian High Commission in the UK has announced a refund of £50 to applicants who paid a £70 administrative fee for a recent passport intervention exercise, following complaints from Nigerians. The commission explained that applicants will retain a standard £20 administrative fee. The announcement was made on the Nigerian High Commission's website over the weekend.
This move comes in response to complaints about charges and issues experienced by Nigerians during the special passport intervention exercise in the UK. The federal government denied introducing additional charges, stating that applicants were only required to pay official passport fees. However, the Interior Ministry later confirmed there were no extra charges beyond the official fees.
The exercise, originally set to end on September 19, has been extended until October 3 due to high demand in London and Manchester. The NIS successfully processed and enrolled 1,477 Nigerians within the first four days, with over half of the passports already issued. Technical issues, however, caused delays and confusion regarding fees and procedures at the Manchester intervention center.
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