The Federal Government of Nigeria through the SGF has agreed to recognise and observe September 16 of every year as National Identity Day in a move to create awareness on the importance of identification as a modern tool for national development and social cohesion.

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola during the opening of Senior Management Retreat of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has directed officials of Service to exploit every capacity within the service to ensure issuance of international passports to genuine and qualified applicants within 48 hours.