NIS Assures Nigerians Of Uninterrupted Passport Services Despite Centralisation

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has reassured Nigerians that passport services remain fully operational nationwide despite the recent migration of additional passport branches to the Central Personalization Centre.

In a post on X on Wednesday, the Service clarified that the migration is an administrative measure aimed at strengthening passport production and security, and does not affect the delivery of passport services.

“The recent migration of additional passport branches to the Central Personalization Centre is a strategic administrative enhancement, rather than a suspension of services,” the NIS said.

The Service explained that applicants should continue to report to their designated passport offices for biometric enrolment, noting that the process has not been disrupted.

“Applicants can still visit their local centers to complete biometric data capture seamlessly. This centralized production framework is designed to align with global security standards, streamline processing timelines, and significantly safeguard the integrity of the Nigerian passport,” the Service stated.

The NIS also assured the public that passport capturing centres across the country remain operational, while the production and distribution of passport booklets continue within the usual timeframe.

“Citizens can rest assured that capturing centers remain fully operational, with physical booklets processed efficiently and returned to local commands within standard delivery windows,” the statement added.