AGAIN, NIS EXTENDS SPECIAL PASSPORT INTERVENTION EXERCISE IN UK

The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its special passport intervention exercise in the United Kingdom to accommodate more Nigerians seeking passport services.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, NIS spokesperson DCI Akinsola Akinlabi said the extension followed continued demand and a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.

The exercise, which had previously been extended through October 30, will resume on November 3, with closing dates varying by location.

Passport services will be available at the following centres:

• London: 56–57 Fleet Street, Temple, London EC4Y 1JU — November 3–27.
• Manchester: Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane — November 3–27.
• Aberdeen: Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, AB24 4NR — November 3–6.
• Cardiff: Western Leisure Centre, Ely, CF5 5HJ — November 3–6.

Akinlabi reaffirmed the service’s commitment to providing efficient, transparent and responsive passport services to Nigerians at home and abroad.