President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday 30th of July officially launched the new 64-page E-passport. He equally obtained his own copy of the new passport.
Presidential spokesman Reuben Abati, in a tweet, said ”the new E-passport conforms with international best practice and will be of more benefit to travelers, as it is gender friendly, forestalls identity theft, and cheaper for the aged and low income earners.”
He said : “The new 64-pg E-passport helps frequent travelers, it’s gender friendly, forestalls identity theft, cheaper for the aged and low income earners, and conforms with international best practices.”
“The cost of the new E-passport for below 18 years and 60 years and above is N8,750 and change of name as a result of marriage or divorce is also N8,750.”
“The existing E-passport is 32 pages whereas the new one is 64 pages but is strictly for frequent travelers. Please note, it does not invalidate the 32 page passport.”
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This article was first published on 31st July 2014
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