The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that the passport application automation process will begin operation on January 8, 2024.

The minister had announced in December that the Federal Government was working
to ensure a full automation system of passport application in the country.

At the time, the minister said the automated application system was “99% done,”
adding that the process would include uploading passport photos and supporting
documents.

Meanwhile, Ojo while inspecting facilities of the Nigeria Immigration Service in
Abuja, alongside the Comptroller General of the Service, Wura-Ola Adepoju, on
Monday, confirmed that Nigerians will be able to apply and complete their passport
application process online without human contact.