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Nigerians in Austria praise the Federal Government over e-Passport Exercise.

Applicant collecting his Biometric Passport from the Mission

Nigerians in Austria have commended the Federal Government over its recently concluded e-Passport intervention exercise in Vienna, Austria.
In a letter of commendation addressed to Mr Ayo Olukanni, Charge dAffaires of the Embassy/Permanent Mission of Nigeria Vienna in his office on 16th December, 2010 the President of the Nigerian Community in Austria (NANCA) Mr Oluyemi Ogundele, described the exercise as very efficient and timely one that has served to allay fears of Nigerians on their fate when the old passport ceased to be valid.

By intervening promptly, the NANCA President said the Nigerian government has saved a situation that could endanger efforts of the Embassy in fostering good relations with Austria; which according to him has improved in recent time after a brief period of irritation over immigration issues.

The Nigerian community also praised Mr Olukanni and the staff of the Mission for the efficient manner in which the exercised was carried out adding that by the consultative meeting with the Nigerian community, which was held as part of preparation for the exercises, went a long way to ensure the success of the exercise; and ensured that all applicants were attended to within the shortest possible time.

In the same vain, Mr. A. K. Kuso, Assistant Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) before departing Vienna, commended the embassy for preparing grounds before their arrival.
As a result of the exercise about 450 Nigerians residing in Austria would receive the new Biometric Passport.