The federal government has announced that the passport printer crisis at its consulates in Atlanta and New York, United States of America has been resolved.

The disclosure comes after the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in January 2025 to deliver new passport printers to the consulates in both cities.

Some Nigerians in the diaspora had called Tunji-Ojo’s attention to the need for new printers to ease the passport application process in the concerned consulates.

Speaking in a statement issued on Wednesday, Babatunde Alao, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister said: “The machines have now been delivered and installed yesterday, February 18, 2025.

“The ministry is committed to innovation and improved service delivery. The installation of these new printers demonstrates our dedication to addressing the needs of Nigerians at home and abroad.”

“In addition, the development reflects the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and demonstrates the administration’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians.

“With these new printers, Nigerians in Atlanta and New York can expect a faster and more efficient passport application process,” he added.

THE SUN