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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that the migration of additional passport branches to a central personalisation centre was a strategic enhancement aimed at improving security and efficiency, rather than a suspension of services.
The agency said applicants could still visit their local centres for biometric data capture, with passport booklets processed at the central hub and returned to local commands within standard delivery windows.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service wants to clarify that the recent migration of additional passport branches to the Central Personalisation Centre is a strategic administrative enhancement, rather than a suspension of services,” the NIS said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Applicants can still visit their local centers to complete biometric data capture seamlessly.
“This centralised production framework is designed to align with global security standards, streamline processing timelines, and significantly safeguard the integrity of the Nigerian passport.”
The clarification came in the wake of public concern over the migration of passport branches to the Central Personalisation Centre, with some applicants expressing worry about potential service disruptions.
“Citizens can be rest assured that capturing centers remain fully operational, with physical booklets processed efficiently and returned to local commands within standard delivery windows,” it added.
The Nigeria Immigration Service wants to clarify that the recent migration of additional passport branches to the Central Personalization Centre is a strategic administrative enhancement, rather than a suspension of services. Applicants can still visit their local centers to… https://t.co/pRxnEA2fwN
— Nigeria Immigration Service (@nigimmigration) August 5, 2026
