Nigerian Organization Urges Government to Address Passport Delays in the US
Oru Leonard
The Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) has written to the Nigerian Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, expressing deep disappointment over the lack of response to their appeal for passport printers at the Nigerian Consulates in New York and Atlanta. This lack of action has resulted in significant delays and travel burdens for Nigerians living in the US.
The OAN highlighted the heavy burden on the New York Consulate, inefficiencies caused by centralized passport printing in Washington, D.C., and security risks posed by immigration officers traveling to Washington monthly to print passports. They emphasized that the New York Consulate serves the largest jurisdiction in the US, covering multiple states with a high concentration of Nigerian citizens.
The organization warned that the consequences of inaction could be severe, including increased public frustration, national security risks, and a negative impact on Nigeria’s image abroad. They urged the minister to act swiftly to rectify the situation by deploying passport printers to the New York and Atlanta Consulates.
The OAN, a non-profit organization promoting the welfare, culture, and interests of Nigerians in the US, remains committed to working with the minister’s office to ensure efficient delivery of consular services. They requested acknowledgment of their letter and an update on any actions being taken to resolve the passport production issues.
The letter was signed by
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Olutomi Aregbesola
President,OAN
For:The Organizing Committee:
lgbo Organization
Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (NY/NJ).
Egbe Olumo Progressive Organization
Nigerian Lawyers Association,USA
Nigerian-American Muslims Integrated Communities
Christ Apostolic Church, First in the Americas
Nigerian Independence Day Committee
Akwa lbom State Association,NY
Nigerian Nurses Association
Regional Council of Nigerian Muslims
Celestial Church of Christ
Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians
Cherubim and Seraphim Church Movement
Nurudeen Islamic Charity Organization
Zumunta Association USA,Inc.
Your Black Matters,Inc
Absolute Faith in Jesus Christ International Church
Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO)-New Jersey
Under Da Rock and Big Moose Entertainments
Eko club International
