The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced that all services at its headquarters in Sauka, Abuja, will be temporarily unavailable today, Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 due to the presidential commissioning of the NIS Technology Complex.
In a public notice released on Monday and signed by the Public Relations Officer of NIS, Kenneth Udo, the NIS explained that services such as passport issuance and renewals will be unavailable.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service wishes to inform the general public that all services at the NIS Headquarters, Sauka, Abuja, will be temporarily unavailable on Tuesday, 10th December, 2024, due to the presidential commissioning of the technology complex in the service headquarters,” part of the statement highlighted.
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It also stated that other related immigration and banking services at the headquarters will be temporarily suspended.
The NIS advised applicants and the public to make alternative arrangements and visit the headquarters after the specified date. However, the NIS online portal will remain operational, allowing users to access services online.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary shutdown may cause and appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation,” the NIS said in the notice.
As part of the suspension, the following services will be unavailable at the NIS headquarters on the specified date:
- Passport Issuance and Renewals (Biometric Capturing): Applicants scheduled for biometric capturing on December 10, 2024, are advised to reschedule their appointments. The suspension will affect all passport-related activities, including both new applications and renewals.
- Other Immigration and Banking Services: Essential on-site operations, including banking services within the NIS headquarters, will also be temporarily halted for the duration of the event.
Despite the temporary shutdown, the NIS assured the public that its online portal remains fully operational. Applicants can continue to access certain services remotely through the portal, ensuring minimal disruption for those in need of assistance.
The NIS has encouraged the public to adjust their schedules accordingly and plan visits to the headquarters after December 10, 2024.
For further inquiries, the agency has provided the following contact details:
– Phone Numbers: +234 802 181 9988 or +234 708 060 7900 or visit their Website
