President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday, july 30th inaugurated Nigeria’s new 64-page e-passport with a call on Nigerians to protect the image of the country by shunning uncomplimentary statements and actions.
Jonathan launched the traveling document shortly before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He and Vice President Namadi Sambo later took turns to be captured in order to be issued with the new traveling document.
According to PUNCH, the new passport which takes effect from 1st of August and will attract a fee of N20,000.
President Jonathan today officially launched & obtained the new 64-page e-passport. pic.twitter.com/OWBiIk3ZQM
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) July 30, 2014
President Jonathan today officially launched & obtained the new 64-page e-passport. pic.twitter.com/vGAPjD9ZJt
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) July 30, 2014
President Jonathan today officially launched & obtained the new 64-page e-passport. pic.twitter.com/FJpC7dUN8y
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) July 30, 2014
New 64-pg e-passport helps frequent travelers, it's gender friendly, forestalls identity theft, cheaper for the aged & low income earners.
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) July 30, 2014
New 64-pg e-passport conforms with international best practices. pic.twitter.com/HdV4bLTrfW
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) July 30, 2014
Cost of new e-passport for below 18yrs & 60 yrs & above is N8,750; change of name as a result of marriage or divorce is also N8,750.
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) July 30, 2014
New 64-pg e-passport conforms with international best practices. pic.twitter.com/HdV4bLTrfW
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) July 30, 2014
The existing e-passport is 32pp; new one is 64pp but it is strictly for frequent travelers. Please note, it does not invalidate the 32 pp.
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990) July 30, 2014