FG LAUNCHES PASSPORT INTERVENTION EXERCISE IN FOUR UK CITIES

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By:Tajudeen Aminat

The Federal Government has announced the dates and venues for a passport intervention exercise for Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom.

The exercise, organised by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), will take place in London, Manchester, Aberdeen and Cardiff.

The intervention follows the earlier deployment of a Passport Intervention Team from the NIS headquarters in Abuja to address passport-related challenges faced by Nigerians in the UK.

According to the Service, the exercise was initiated following a directive from the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and consultations with the Nigerian High Commission and representatives of Nigerian communities in the United Kingdom.

The London and Manchester exercises are scheduled for September 7 to 19, 2026, while the intervention team will proceed to Aberdeen and Cardiff from September 21 to 26.

The London exercise will be held at Layali Lounge, Trent Park, Bramley Road, London N14 4UW, while the Manchester exercise will take place at Nigerian House, 23 Platt Lane, Manchester M14 5NE.

In Aberdeen, the exercise will be held at Hilton Convention Centre, 13 Smithfield Road, Aberdeen AB24 4NR, while the Cardiff exercise will take place at Sophia Gardens, Sophia Walk, Cardiff CF11 9XR.

The NIS urged eligible Nigerians in the four cities and surrounding areas to take advantage of the intervention to apply for new passports, renew existing ones or resolve pending applications.

Applicants are required to complete their applications and make payments through the NIS Passport Application portal before visiting their chosen venue.

They must also present their completed application forms, payment slips, appointment slips and a self-addressed return envelope. Applicants seeking renewal are additionally required to present their current passports.

The Service warned that applicants who arrive with cash would not be attended to.

The NIS also urged applicants to cooperate with its officials to ensure a smooth and orderly exercise.

It added that its digital passport application channels, including the Contactless Passport Application System, remain operational, with home delivery also available.

The intervention exercise is part of the Service’s efforts to improve passport services and address challenges affecting Nigerians in the diaspora.