Nigeria Immigration Service Set to Launch e-Visa, Enhance Transparency

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is on the verge of introducing electronic visas (e-Visas) to facilitate easier travel to Nigeria, while also reducing corruption and inefficiency.

This development was announced by the Comptroller General of the Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, during the

3rd Nationwide Sensitisation Campaign on ensuring efficient Service Delivery through Zero Tolerance for Corruption.

The e-Visa system is designed to be more efficient and convenient for applicants, eliminating human contact in the

application process and minimizing the risk of corruption. This initiative is part of the NIS’s efforts to increase

digitalization and consolidate innovations for efficient and transparent services.

The NIS has also automated most of its processes, reducing human contacts and the chances of corruption. The

Service has introduced various anti-corruption initiatives, including the Passport Automation Programme, which has

significantly reduced processing time for passports and eliminated opportunities for corruption.

Another critical component of the NIS’s anti-corruption strategy is the Contactless Passport Application Process. This

innovation enables Nigerians to submit their applications online, eliminating physical contact with immigration

officers and shutting out avenues for corruption.

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The introduction of e-gates in Nigeria is also a significant step towards enhancing security, streamlining airport

processes, and improving overall travel experiences. These e-gates facilitate efficient and secure passenger

processing, reducing the need for manual intervention and minimizing the risk of corruption.

Furthermore, the NIS has introduced body cameras to enhance transparency and accountability in its operations. The

use of body cameras helps curb brutality, enhance evidence gathering and documentation, and rebuild public trust in the Service.

The NIS is also collaborating with Interpol and national anti-corruption agencies to combat corruption and other

transnational crimes. This partnership enables the sharing of intelligence, best practices, and expertise to stem corruption in the sys