Mrs Adepoju charged the newly-promoted officers to validate their advancements through loyalty to authorities.
‘‘Migrants smuggling requires our collective attention.’’
“Nigerians need to know that every office opened by the NIS has a duty to serve them,” he said.
Mr Adeboruwa commended all those who facilitated the establishment of the passport office in the community.
According to NIS, the electronic gates will be deployed at some selected airports to facilitate passengers entering and leaving the country.
Mr Tunji-Ojo disclosed that the e-passport complied with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organisation
The NIS boss lamented the glaring disparity in what its personnel received compared to other sister agencies.
The minister said increasing access to decent quality and affordable housing for all Nigerians was a major priority of the government.
“The service has on a daily basis, monitored the compliance level at all passport offices nationwide and at our missions abroad.”
Mr Tunji-Ojo said he received updates on passport enrolments daily.
