Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Wednesday tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to fully automate the process of issuance of passports and National Identity Cards across the globe. Obinna Chidoka who expressed grave concern over various challenges faced by Nigerians in the Diaspora. “The House also notes that the Embassies and High Commissions are safe havens for Nigerians in diaspora, whether living abroad or travelling abroad. “The House is also concerned also that there have been reported incidents of extortion and fraudulent intimidation by Embassy and High Commission officials in the past. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs to streamline the activities of the nation’s Embassies and High Commissions towards efficient service delivery to Nigerians abroad.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 09, 2021 02:07 UTC