The government of Nigeria has highlighted four (4) reasons for hiking the price of obtaining the Nigerian International Passport. According to a circular released by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), the price hike was due to four major reasons,
Recall that we published an article that the NIS announced an increase in passport fees, raising the cost of a 32-page booklet with a 5-year validity from N35,000 to N50,000 and a 64-page booklet with a 10-year validity from N70,000 to N100,000.
This decision has created many angry reactions from Nigerians, most especially those who are already facing economic difficulties.
Many citizens having been criticizing the federal government's move as insensitive. In response, the NIS released a circular explaining the reasons behind the fee hike.
The NIS said the rising costs of materials and production is one of the major reasons why the passport price was increased.
