NIS Enrols 2,296 Nigerians in First Week of UK Passport Intervention
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has enrolled 2,296 applicants in the first six operational days of its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom, with
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has welcomed 2,296 Nigerian applicants into the first week of its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom. This figure is notably higher at the Manchester Centre, with 1,709 applicants, compared to London's 587. The initiative, which began on September 7, 2026, saw daily enrolments ranging from 245 to 419 across the two centres.
On the first day, 245 Nigerians enrolled, increasing steadily to 419 on the sixth day. The NIS reports that the continuous flow of applicants signifies steady progress in processing those with confirmed appointments. Once enrolled, the service promises that passport production and dispatch are on track and advancing steadily. The Comptroller-General, Kemi Nanna Nandap, visited both centres to oversee the exercise, aiming to ensure efficient and seamless services.
She engaged directly with the Nigerian community, emphasizing the service's commitment to meeting applicants' needs. The NIS encourages continued cooperation from the Nigerian community in the UK, urging patience and active engagement with service officials to maintain the smooth operation of the passport intervention.
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