The federal government has successfully resolved the passport printer shortage issue in Atlanta and U.S. consulates, according to a statement released by Babatunde Alao, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The statement highlights the recent installation of new passport printers, which is expected to ease the passport application process in the affected consulates.
The upgrade is part of broader efforts to improve passport services, including the ongoing development of the Abuja Passport Personalisation Centre and the expansion of contactless solutions. These reforms aim to enhance service efficiency for Nigerians both at home and abroad.
The installation of the printers in the U.S. follows instructions from the Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in January 2025. The new equipment was delivered and set up as of February 18, 2025. This initiative is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, reflecting the administration’s commitment to improving the quality of life for Nigerians.
The Minister emphasized the importance of these reforms, stressing that the new printers would lead to a faster and more efficient passport application process for Nigerians in Atlanta and New York.
