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Commencement Of Home Delivery Service For Nigerian Passports Scheduled For February 2024 By The Federal Government
Commencement Of Home Delivery Service For Nigerian Passports Scheduled For February 2024 By The Federal Government....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to initiate a home delivery service for Nigerian passports, eliminating the need for applicants to queue at immigration offices across the country. This initiative is set to commence in February 2024.
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, made this announcement during the opening ceremony of the University Of Lagos’ International Week, themed ‘Breaking the Borders of Partnership,’ on Monday.
Tunji-Ojo explained that by January of the upcoming year, Nigerians will be able to complete their passport application process online. Furthermore, starting in February, the government will collaborate with various stakeholders to deliver passports to applicants’ homes, offices, or other preferred locations.
He stated, “This means that Nigerians will no longer need to wait for more than two weeks to receive their passports. By January next year, the application process will be accessible online, and by February, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, Nigerians will have their passports delivered to their chosen destinations, including homes and offices.”
This initiative will also extend to visa applications, with the government deploying technology to streamline the entire process. Additionally, plans are underway to establish 12 more visa application centers globally.
Tunji-Ojo acknowledged the issue of identity number duplication in Nigeria, citing instances such as the Bank Verification Number (BVN), international passport, National Identification Number (NIN), and SIM card registration. To address this challenge, he revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the harmonization of these identity numbers, emphasizing that data harmonization will enhance the integrity of travel documents.
“Identity is who we are, what we are, and what we live for. But today, what we have is a duplication of our registration. We have the BVN in the bank, the international passport, the NIN, SIM card registration by telecoms, and so on, all of which request your data. The integrity of our travel documents must be restored through the harmonization of our data,” Tunji-Ojo explained.
He also emphasized that the directive from President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is to synchronize the country’s database, enabling seamless data exchange between agencies for passport and visa applications, BVN, NIN, and other purposes. This harmonization is expected to streamline processes, reduce costs, enhance security, and optimize the country’s security architecture.
The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspected key logistics provider for criminal gangs and bandits operating within the state. The suspect was apprehended in Ilorin by the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit following a period of intelligence-led covert surveillance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Logistics Seizure: During the arrest, police recovered a large supply of rations and various cigarette brands, which investigators believe were intended for criminal groups hiding in remote forest areas.
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Evidence of Links: A search of the suspect’s mobile phone revealed photographs of the individual wearing military camouflage while on a Bajaj motorcycle, providing further evidence of their suspected criminal associations.
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Strategic Role: Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect served as a strategic support link, providing sustenance and resources to bandits.
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Broadening Investigation: Authorities are currently working to identify and arrest other individuals involved in this criminal support network.
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Command Strategy: State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, emphasized that the command is shifting its focus to dismantling the supply chains, informants, and collaborators that enable criminal activity. He reaffirmed that the police are determined to deny these groups the resources and support networks they need to operate.
The police have encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help security agencies disrupt these criminal networks and prevent future attacks.
The Federal Government has officially ordered civil servants to transition from personal email accounts to authorized institutional platforms for all work-related communications. The announcement, delivered by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, was made at a summit marking the 20th anniversary of Galaxy Backbone.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Security and Tracking: To ensure all professional communication is secure and easily auditable, over 115,000 official GovMail accounts have been activated.
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Knowledge Retention: By mandating the use of government systems, the administration aims to prevent the loss of critical institutional knowledge and records when staff members vacate their positions.
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System Completion: The federal government successfully completed the digitalization of work processes across all 38 federal ministries and extra-ministerial departments by the end of December 2025.
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Increased Efficiency: This shift toward a paperless civil service is designed to eliminate the historical issues of delayed or misplaced files, thereby reducing bureaucracy and enhancing accountability.
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Modernization: According to Walson-Jack, this initiative demonstrates the civil service’s capacity to adapt to modern operations while fostering greater transparency and faster record retrieval.
During an inspection of infrastructure projects in Lagos—including the upcoming reconstruction of the Carter Bridge—Minister of Works Dave Umahi expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Umahi stated that he believes President Tinubu will continue to receive divine guidance to lead Nigeria until 2031, emphasizing that the current administration is committed to overcoming national challenges, including insecurity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Addressing the nation’s difficulties, Umahi remarked that while no leader desires instability, true leadership requires the courage to confront crises head-on. He expressed confidence that the President would find the wisdom and strength to resolve these issues, regardless of their origins. Furthermore, the Minister affirmed that the government remains focused on completing all ongoing infrastructure projects within their planned timelines.
Calls for Resignation from Opposition Groups
Conversely, the Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has issued a demand for President Tinubu’s resignation, citing persistent economic hardship and national insecurity. Supported by the House of Representatives Minority Caucus, acting National Chairman Peter Ameh argued that the current administration has failed to produce the necessary results for good governance. The statement emphasized that leadership is a responsibility rather than a right, suggesting that the honorable path for an official who cannot alleviate citizens’ suffering is to step down.
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