NIS Rolls Out
NIS Rolls Out Enhanced E-Passport in Kano
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced issuance of
the Enhanced E-passport at the Kano Main Passport Office located at
Farm Centre, Kano.
The enhanced e-Passport was presented to the Executive Governor
of the State Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, OFR and his wife during
the official roll out of the travel document by the Service on
Monday, 28th October, 2019.
In his remark at the occasion, the Executive Governor
congratulated the Service for introducing technology in its
processes and also stated that the introduction of the Enhanced
E-Passport is a practical evident of President Buhari’s commitment
to promoting Ease of Doing Business that will take in the country
to the next level.
Also, the representative of the Comptroller General of
Immigration at the event, Assistant Comptroller General of
Immigration (ACG) TV Oyedeji stated that the main philosophy for
the introduction of the Enhanced E-passport by the Service is
national security and Ease of Doing Business; noting that the
document has additional 25 security features including the National
Identity Number (NIN).
The Kano Passport Office is the second formation to roll out the
document outside Abuja in a gradual roll out programmed designed by
to ensure seamless transition to the new platform.
Signed
DCI Sunday James pcc
Service Public Relations Officer
For: Comptroller General of Immigration