Nigeria Immigration reacts to e-passport being rejected in UAE

The Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has said the enhanced e-passport is acceptable and valid for entering all countries.

He gave the reassurance in a statement by NIS Public Relations Officer, Sunday James, in Abuja on Thursday.

Babandede’s comments are coming after the recent problem on the e-Passport with the authority of the United Arab Emirate (UAE).

“The recent problem on the e-Passport with the authority of the United Arab Emirate (UAE) has been resolved.

“I will like to seize this opportunity to thank both the Ambassadors of UAE and Nigeria for resolving the issue.

“In view of the above, Nigerians are encouraged to get their National Identity Number (NIN) and ensure that the information tallies with the one on their Passports.

“The uniformity of the NIN information and that of the 10-year validity Passport is to ensure one identity which is a major feature of the new enhanced e-Passport,” Babandede said.

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