Nigeria Immigration Service says the recently announced increase in international passport

fees is to enhance quality, faster process and access.

Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, NIS Comptroller in Adamawa stated this on Monday in Yola, at the

inauguration of an exercise to sensitise the people of the state to the increase in the fees.

Mohammed told the gathering that, with effect from Sept. 1, applicants within Nigeria will

pay ₦50,000 for a 32-page passport booklet with five years of validity, an increase from the

previous ₦35,000 fee. He said the 64-page passport booklet with ten years of validity will

cost ₦100,000, up from ₦70,000.

Mohammed however, added that applicants abroad will not be affected by the upward

review. Justifying government’s decision, the Comptroller said: “This is a new enhanced

passport with better durability and quality, aligning with international standards. He advised

those intending to acquire/renew their passports to apply online or visit NIS offices.

Mohammed cautioned them against patronising agents to avoid being duped. He urged

religious leaders to sensitise their followers to the development, adding that any applicant

before the deadline would be charged the old rate. He said the service would also extend

the awareness to Local Government Areas, starting with Mubi.

Mr Joel Manzo and Alhaji Aliyu Iya, representatives of the Christian Association of Nigeria

and Muslim Council, Adamawa, respectively appreciated NIS for the enlightenment and

assured taking down the message to their followers.