Tunji-Ojo Confirms Backlog Clearance Of 60,000 Passports

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed the clearance of almost 60,000 passport backlogs within four working days.

This is consequent on the directives given to the agency last week by the minister, to clear all pending passport applications.

The Minister stated this in Abuja while receiving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, on a courtesy call.

Dr Tunji-Ojo said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for partnership as agents of his RenewedHope Agenda and they must deliver on the mandate.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu said the visitation was informed by the need to extend its hand of partnership with the ministry as it seeks to drastically reduce human trafficking and other related challenges including poor veterans’ welfare, underemployment and poverty amongst citizens.

Dr Betta Edu noted that the ministry was in the best position to solve issues of human trafficking as it plays a supervisory role on the Nigeria Immigration Service.

Reacting to the Minister’s bid, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo noted that the ministry would always welcome such initiative as it goes in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“We assure you of our support. Your initiative is progressive and commendable, especially at this crucial time in the history of our country. There is a lot of work to be done, and we cannot work in silos as the President has directed.

In a similar engagement the Minister of Interior also hosted his counterpart from the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John.

PR/Nkiru Njemanze