The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed claims about its passport application and payment system, describing them as false, misleading, and capable of confusing the public.
In a statement issued on the agency’s X handle on Monday, NIS reaffirmed that its digital passport process is secure and operates strictly through its official portal.
“Recent allegations suggesting that the name of a religious organisation appears in the Service’s payment process are entirely false and do not reflect the structure, integrity, or processes of the NIS,” it said.
The agency stressed that the official website remains the only authorised platform for all passport-related applications and payments, whether for Nigerians at home or in the diaspora and warned that any alternative platforms should be treated as fraudulent.
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The NIS urged the public to rely solely on official communication channels and avoid engaging with unofficial links or intermediaries when applying for passports.
“The NIS operates a secure, transparent, and government-approved passport application system, which is accessible exclusively through its official portal.
“At no time has the Service partnered with or authorised any religious organisation, private entity, or individual to act as an intermediary or receiving account on its behalf,” the statement read
The agency added that it has begun investigating the origin of the misinformation and warned those responsible.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service has taken note of this purported allegation and is currently investigating the matter. Appropriate action will be taken against any individuals or groups found culpable,” NIS added.
