This was contained in a memo addressed to
all heads of missions, immigration attachés, airports comptroller and airlines.
The Nigeria Immigration Service on Monday
announced that Nigerians returning to Nigeria can be admitted into the country
with their expired Nigerian passport.
According to the memo which was signed by
the Special Assistant to the Comptroller General (Foreign Desk), DCI BM Lawal
for the Comptroller-General of the Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede, all
airlines were requested to allow holders with expired Nigerian passport to
board without any hindrance.
The memo reads,” I am directed to
respectfully present the compliments of the Comptroller General of Nigeria
Immigration Service and notify all relevant authorities that the Federal
government of Nigeria has approved that Nigerians returning home can be
admitted into the country with their expired Nigerian passports.
“Consequently, all Airlines are requested
to allow holders of expired Nigerian passports to board without any hindrance.”
“In addition, all Nigerian Diplomatic
Missions abroad are kindly requested to circulate this information to airlines
operators and border authorities of host countries for their necessary action.
“While forwarding the above for your
information, please accept the assurances of the Comptroller General of
Immigration Service,” the memo added.
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