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The Digest:

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to introduce a secure Single-Travel Emergency Passport (STEP), replacing the existing certificate to provide a verifiable way for Nigerians abroad to return home when their passports are lost, stolen, or expired.

Key Points:
  • The new STEP was announced by Comptroller-General Kemi Nanna Nandap.
  • It will replace the current Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC).
  • The document is designed to be secure, verifiable, and valid for a single entry.
  • It will be issued at designated Nigerian embassies and consulates worldwide.
  • The initiative is part of broader NIS reforms to strengthen border governance.
  • It aims to combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking through better systems.
  • The reform aligns Nigeria's migration management with global best practices.
This new protocol reveals how institutions strive to navigate the storm of international migration, where protecting citizens' identity and dignity becomes as crucial as securing the nation's borders.

Sources: TheCable, Nigeria Immigration Service