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We Have Produced 625,000 Passports in Five Months – Aregbesola

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We Have Produced 625,000 Passports in Five Months - Aregbesola

We Have Produced 625,000 Passports in Five Months – Aregbesola

By Olorunfemi Adejuyigbe

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We Have Produced 625,000 Passports in Five Months - Aregbesola

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The enhanced passport of the Nigeria Immigration Service was today declared the real deal in passport making, stating that It is a product of the latest technology in passport administration and issuance. This is just as 625,000 passport has been issued to Nigerians desirous of acquiring the travel document in 2022 alone.

This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, at the Rollout of the Enhanced e-Passport for Delta and Edo States, which held at the Passport Office Headquarters, Benin, Edo State on Tuesday.

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We Have Produced 625,000 Passports in Five Months - Aregbesola

 

 

 

“Our enhanced passport is the real deal in passport making. Today’s event is unique in many ways. The most important is making the enhanced e-Passport available to the good people of Edo and Delta States. The enhanced e-Passport comes in various categories, including the 64-page-10-year validity Passport which is quite convenient for frequent travelers. It is a product of the latest technology in passport administration and issuance.

“This year alone, we have received about 750,000 applications out of which we have provided 625,000. The difference could have been due to many reasons, including failure of applicants to provide the correct information about themselves and matching their data with NIN. We could not contact them because they applied through touts who provided their own addresses or wrong ones altogether. But 625,000 is a huge and unprecedented figure, in less than half of the year, by any stretch of the imagination,” the Minister stated.

 

 

 

We Have Produced 625,000 Passports in Five Months - Aregbesola

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking further, the Interior Minister noted that President Muhammadu Buhari was indeed worried about the hassles Nigerians go through in securing the passports, noting that the role of the Nigerian Immigration Service is to make Nigerians desirous of getting the passport do so with ease and without stress.

He said, “President Muhammadu Buhari’s charge to us is explicit. Make life easy as much as possible for every person you have to relate with and remove every hurdle hitherto in their way on getting business done.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He continued, “Last week, President Buhari expressed concern on report that some Nigerians, especially those abroad, were unable to obtain their Nigerian passports. I share this concern as well.

“I am asking therefore that the NIS do everything within its power to make this a thing of the past. Every Nigerian desirous of the travel document should be able to collect it within the stipulated time, without any stress whatsoever,” Ogbeni Aregbesola instructed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also speaking at the event, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki stated that the state government was ready to partner with the Federal Government and the Nigeria Immigration Service in delivering on its mandate to Nigerians, promising to building a deserving Passport Centre in Auchi for the Service.

“Let me reiterate here like I told the Honourable Minister, the State Government of Edo will partner with the Federal Government and the Nigeria Immigration Service in helping them to deliver on their mandates to Nigerians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“We would build in six months by God’s grace, a passport centre in Auchi for the Nigerian Immigration Service so that they are able to service our citizens from that side of the state,” Governor Obaseki promised.

Meanwhile, the Acting Controller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Idris Isah Jere, has assured Nigerians of the determination of the service to smoothen it service to Nigerians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Nigerians can be rest assured of getting a non-judgmental Service at this Centre in Benin. Our officers are well-trained and ready to discharge their duty professionally.

“Applicants are advised to ensure their NIN details are exactly the same with their passport application details to avoid a situation where the applications are unable to be processed due to a mismatch of data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After the cutting of tape which signifies the rollout of the new enhanced passport, service personnel conducted the Governor and the Minister on a tour of the production facility which will serve both Edo and Delta State.

The entourage of the Minister later proceeded to the Palace of Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpol, Ewuare II, to intimate him of the new development in passport production for Benin, Edo State, Warri and Asaba, Delta State.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Oba used the opportunity to thank President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for taking special interest in Benin, citing the new enhanced passport production centre in the city and the relocation of artifacts to their origin and in custody of the traditional rulers of those places.

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ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE

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ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports That The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) is set to commence the construction of a state-of-the-art hostel block for the Federal University of Technology, Minna. The project, which is being executed under the philanthropic initiative of the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu (CFR, CON), will provide contemporary hostel accommodation for undergraduate students within the university’s main campus. The proposed hostel facility will accommodate 108 students with other auxiliary facilities such as laundries, kitchenettes, common rooms, and the warden’s room.

 

 

 

 

ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE 

 

 

 

 

Speaking at the groundbreaking event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Faruk Adamu Kuta, expressed joy for having the University as one of the beneficiaries of the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme. He extended the University’s appreciation to the Chairman of ASR Africa and the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu and added that upon completion, a large number of students will have access to hostel accommodation thereby reducing the number of students that are exposed to insecurity and other vices outside the university campus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In his response, Dr. Ubon Udoh, the Managing Director of ASR Africa, affirmed the excellent reputation of the University of Minna which ranked amongst the top 10 Nigerian universities and top 2500 in the world by Webometrics. He applauded the management of the university for prioritizing the security of their students amidst the institution’s quantum of needs. In his words, “The choice of this project will facilitate the relocation of the university’s temporary accommodations back into the main campus”. Dr Udoh urged the student to ensure proper use of the building which is constructed with state-of-the-art facilities.

 

 

 

 

ASR AFRICA SET TO COMMENCE THE CONSTRUCTION ABDUL SAMAD RABIU HOSTEL BLOCK FOR THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE 

 

 

 

 

 

The hostel accommodation is designed to have an apartment styled accommodations with each room having an en-suite bath and water closet facilities. This model of each room having its independent convenience and shower has been found to engender hygiene and a sense of responsibility amongst the students which is what the university aim to achieve among its students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASR Africa is the brainchild of African Industrialist, Philanthropist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) was established in 2021 to provide sustainable, impact-based, homegrown solutions to developmental issues affecting Health, Education and Social Development within Africa.

 

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Emerging Nollywood Actress, Lawrence Valerie Ebere, is an entertainer per excellence, she is also a model, dancer, and content creator

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Emerging Nollywood Actress, Lawrence Valerie Ebere, is an entertainer per excellence, she is also a model, dancer, and content creator.

 

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Sahara Weekly Reports She graduated from the university of Benin city, studied Mathematics and economics. She had her primary Education in Chris flourish children School, Alakuko-Alagbado, Lagos state. She had her Secondary Education at Lord’s college, Casso, Alagbado Lagos, she later completed her secondary education at Adeoye international College, Off idiroko road, sango Otta, Ogun state.

 

 

 

Emerging Nollywood Actress, Lawrence Valerie Ebere, is an entertainer per excellence, she is also a model, dancer, and content creator. 

She graduated from the university of Benin city, studied Mathematics and economics. She had her primary Education in Chris flourish children School, Alakuko-Alagbado, Lagos state. She had her Secondary Education at Lord’s college, Casso, Alagbado Lagos, she later completed  her secondary education at  Adeoye international College, Off idiroko road, sango Otta, Ogun state.

 Lawrence Valerie was born  into the family of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Otabor, and she’s the last child  of a family of 6.

 Originally from Delta state, ika-south local government, Agbor, but born and brought up in Lagos state, Alakuko-Alagbado and later her family moved to Sango Otta, Ogun state.  

Ebere completed her National youth Service Corp in March, 2023.

 This beautiful and talented act joined the theatre industry in 2018 in Benin city while schooling when she performed on stage at different indoor and outdoor school events, She started featuring on Tv screen in the year 2020 in Lagos, She is a member of the 2nd intake of Ebony life creative Academy for the 2023 batch, where she received extensive formal training. She won the award of Best supporting female Actress from their short film “IMOLE”. She has always had passion for acting from a very young age, She finds herself re-enacting a scene she just saw from a movie in front of the mirror in her house, One of Her favorite hobby is being in front of the Camera and her Favorite line to hear is “ACTION”. She has featured in movie  projects like the award winning Amvca movie “Leaked”, Netflix movie like Shanty town, Cinema movies like Battle on Buka street, Movies that appeared on African magic like Dilemma, Mr wonderful, My siblings and I, Rok movies like Love lace, Single ladies and YouTube movies like A mother’s lie, Visa on Arrival, My dad and I, just us, chilled revenge, three of us, and so many more. She has done a commercial for Zenith bank, Modelled for some big clothing brands like House of Sota, She is committed to achieving the highest standard of performance and she's always willing to listen and learn from others, She is every producer’s and director’s delight. She is energetic, prepared to go the extra mile and is sure to make a real difference to any project she is involved in.  

 She looks forward to achieving greater things and being on every Big Screen.

 

 

 

Lawrence Valerie was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Otabor, and she’s the last child of a family of 6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Originally from Delta state, ika-south local government, Agbor, but born and brought up in Lagos state, Alakuko-Alagbado and later her family moved to Sango Otta, Ogun state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ebere completed her National youth Service Corp in March, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This beautiful and talented act joined the theatre industry in 2018 in Benin city while schooling when she performed on stage at different indoor and outdoor school events, She started featuring on Tv screen in the year 2020 in Lagos, She is a member of the 2nd intake of Ebony life creative Academy for the 2023 batch, where she received extensive formal training. She won the award of Best supporting female Actress from their short film “IMOLE”. She has always had passion for acting from a very young age, She finds herself re-enacting a scene she just saw from a movie in front of the mirror in her house, One of Her favorite hobby is being in front of the Camera and her Favorite line to hear is “ACTION”. She has featured in movie projects like the award winning Amvca movie “Leaked”, Netflix movie like Shanty town, Cinema movies like Battle on Buka street, Movies that appeared on African magic like Dilemma, Mr wonderful, My siblings and I, Rok movies like Love lace, Single ladies and YouTube movies like A mother’s lie, Visa on Arrival, My dad and I, just us, chilled revenge, three of us, and so many more. She has done a commercial for Zenith bank, Modelled for some big clothing brands like House of Sota, She is committed to achieving the highest standard of performance and she’s always willing to listen and learn from others, She is every producer’s and director’s delight. She is energetic, prepared to go the extra mile and is sure to make a real difference to any project she is involved in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She looks forward to achieving greater things and being on every Big Screen.

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Nigerian Prophet, Tomi Arayomi Heals Man Who Has Been Deaf For 47 Years (VIDEO)

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Popular Nigerian prophet and founder of Rig Nation, Tomi Arayomi has healed an ex-naval officer who has been deaf for 47 years.

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In a video shared on the prophet’s social media page, the ex-naval officer was seen jubilating after he was miraculously healed by God through the hands of Prophet Tomi Arayomi.

The Ex-naval officer confirmed that he had been deaf during his navy days in 1977 and couldn’t hear with one of his ears until God healed him through the ministry of Prophet Tomi Arayomi.

In the video, he was asked to cover the good ear with his finger to further confirm that he could properly hear with the previously bad one and once again, he heard everything that was said clearly.

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