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E-Visa System Processes Over 14,000 Applications In 6 Weeks – Minister

by Christiana Nwaogu
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Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed that the recently launched electronic visa (e-visa) regime has achieved significant success, processing over 14,000 applications within its first six weeks.

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Dr Tunji-Ojo stated this on Monday at a stakeholder sensitisation workshop on major immigration innovations at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja.

He further revealed that the electronic Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (e-CERPAC) and the electronic Temporary Work Permit (TWP) are set to go live within the next week.

Dr Tunji-Ojo highlighted the efficiency of the new system, stating, “I can tell you that within the first six weeks of the e-visa, we were able to process over 14,000 visa applications. Within six weeks. So, that, by any standard in the world, is a pass mark. It is a huge one, and, of course, those little hitches, I tell you, within the next one to two weeks, will be history. We will correct them.”

He emphasised the dedication behind these innovations: “We are already working. Even yesterday, the CGIS was at my house. Technological partners were at my house. The DCG visa was in my house. All of us are in my house. We worked for hours yesterday, Sunday, even in my conference room at home. We were working because we understand that when you are in the process of innovation, there is no room or opportunity for you to close your eyes. You must make sure it works. We are ready for the challenge.”

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The minister explained that the e-visa system was introduced not only to manage migration but also to stimulate economic growth.

“To me, when somebody needs a visa to Nigeria, and all he is looking for is who knows the minister, who knows the CG immigration, who knows the permanent secretary, that is not how to grow a country. That is the truth,” he asserted. “You must make it easy while not compromising national security.

There must be a strategy. So, the e-visa, I want to assure you, is here, and by the grace of God, is here to stay.”

Dr Tunji-Ojo also noted that the e-border solution has significantly bolstered Nigeria’s border security framework.

“We are not yet where we want to be, but we are not where we were. There has been progress, and the simple truth is, we will continue to invest in our e-border governance and put more boots on the ground to make sure that every inch of the Nigerian border space is well protected,” he vowed.

Regarding the upcoming e-CERPAC and TWP, the minister declared an end to the previous misuse of the TWP system.

“That era when people will come on TWP almost for free, keep renewing over and over, just to evade the law, is gone. So, for us, TWP is automated just like CERPAC is already automated,” he stated.

He added that discontinuing manual archiving in passport application processes has resulted in an annual saving of approximately one billion naira for Nigeria, as the relevant contract has been terminated.

Comptroller General of Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi Nandap, elaborated on the recent digital innovations by the service.

She explained that the new visa regime introduces several innovative services, including the e-Visa Application Channel, e-CERPAC, Landing and Exit Cards, and Temporary Work Permit.

“The already installed e-Gates at our major airports and the commissioned Command and Control Centre are positioned to house and harness these technologies. These digital solutions leverage technology to streamline processes, enhance security, and improve the overall experience for travellers and stakeholders,” she explained.

Nandap stated, “The e-Visa system allows for seamless online applications, eliminating the need for physical visits to immigration offices.”

She further added, “The e-CERPAC integrates residence permits into a digital document, simplifying processes for foreign nationals residing in Nigeria. Our Temporary Work Permit has also been digitised, reducing processing times and increasing efficiency.”

 

 

 

 


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