Tinubu Targets March 2025 for 100% Digital Passport Regime
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to harnessing technology and innovation to drive growth in Nigeria.
While inaugurating the new Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) technology complex in Abuja today, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of embracing technology to stay ahead.
PRNigeria reports that the NIS complex is a significant milestone in this effort, featuring seven key components, including a data centre, command and control centre, and visa approval centre.
This integrated system is designed to provide a seamless communication architecture, linking relevant agencies and facilitating collaborative technology across a trusted information network.
Tinubu commended the leadership and commitment of those involved in the project, expressing his enthusiasm for the centre’s potential impact and economic benefits.
He noted that the project aligns with his administration’s promise to deliver innovative solutions across government agencies, including the NIS.
The President also highlighted the economic opportunities that can be unlocked by reforming immigration and air travel processes.
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Tinubu also said the centre was inaugurated to provide a sustained communication architecture linking relevant agencies with collaborative technology along a trusted information network.
He remarked: “From the beginning of our administration, we promised to deliver innovative solutions across the government, including the NIS.
“Today, we have achieved that and are making tremendous progress. Congratulations!
“We believe that by rejigging our immigration and air travel, we will benefit from economic opportunities.
“By the end of the year, March 2025, we aim to achieve a 100 per cent new passport regime. Our passport is a security document that requires careful treatment.”
The President commended Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, for his achievements, particularly in the area of passport issuance, which had given Nigeria a great reputation internationally.
Tinubu also hailed Kemi Nandap, the NIS Comptroller General, and her team for their efforts in taking the service to its rightful place as a security agency.
“I commend you for your judicious and prosperous leadership of the service. I have heard you loud and clear, and I am excited about the integration of security across air, land and sea.
“The centre has been commissioned to provide a sustained communication architecture linking relevant agencies.
“Our Visa Approval Centre will provide a one-stop shop for visa applications. With this innovation, Nigeria and other countries can travel with ease, do business with ease, and live honestly among each other,”he added.
By PRNigeria
