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- Nigerians who have had to wait for months on end to get their passport were unhappy with the development.
- Some X users took to the comment section of the tweet to ask why they or their own dads
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) was at the receiving end of insipid persiflage and outright invectives following the posting of Adedeji Adeleke doing capturing for his passport in their office.
Adeleke is the father of superstar singer and afrobeats crooner, David Adeleke, who is popularly known by his stage name ‘Davido’.
Adeleke was at the Osun state state immigration office for his passport processing. The immigration officials share the visit on their social media page.
“Earlier today, Elder Adedeji Adeleke (@davido’s dad) was at our Osun State Command (Passport Office) for his capturing. He was warmly received by Comptroller Bolu Bewaji,” the post reads, with high resolution images to boot.
However, Nigerians who have had to wait for months on end to get their passport were unhappy with the development.
Some X users took to the comment section of the tweet to ask why they or their own dads do not get a similar treatment when they visit passport offices across the land to renew, apply for, or retrieve passports.
“Great! However, it is not fair how common Nigerians are treated most especially at the passport services centre in Lagos. I mean since May 16th 2023, when I had myself captured my passport is yet ready,” wrote Yomi Fawale @yomiyoyo26.
Great! However, it is not fair how common Nigerians are treated most especially at the passport services centre in Lagos.
I mean since May 16th 2023,when I had myself captured my passport is yet ready.— Yomi Fawole (@yomiyoyo26) September 5, 2023
@chuks_etos wrote: “Davido’s dad in bracket. And this is actually an official handle”.
Davido’s dad in bracket 😂 and this is actually an official handle
— CHUKSETOS (@chuks_etos) September 5, 2023
For sure his passport would be ready within 24hrs but other ordinary citizens would've to wait for 12 months
— Hakuna Matata (@HakunaOyinz) September 5, 2023
Is that Davido's dad in the caption really necessary? It shows you are looking at the personality before doing your job. The institution should be bigger than any personality.
— Atariajanaku (@Atariajanaku2) September 6, 2023
If I come una office, una better show me off like this.
— The Erique (@__erique_) September 6, 2023
Honestly, I have never heard about @davido dad despite his wealth ( media stunts). This man is an embodiment of humility. He even looks so modest. A role model indeed. Chukwu gozie gi
— Antigen (@Crechend0) September 6, 2023
He will have his passport ready in less than a week ooo. While people like us that captured since May we've been hearing no booklet no booklet in this same Oshogbo…. scam people. Tueh
— Olanrewaju🖤 (@Otunbalarry1) September 6, 2023
I believe his passport won't take up to 24 hours and it will be taken to him by Controller Bolu Bewaji.. But when it comes to us common Nigerians, 6months 😂😂😂
— DJ ICE🦍🇮🇪 (@Iamdjice1) September 5, 2023
I was there yesterday, why una no post me?
— Ghost (@ghost20232512) September 6, 2023
Does the controller receive others like this?
— Isaac Olatunde (@Official_Isaaco) September 5, 2023
So your officers can smile like this during capturing? Interesting
— A Blackwoman (@A_Blackwoman) September 6, 2023
The passport application, renewal or retrieval process in Nigeria is typically ponderous and chaotic, amid promises by successive administrations and immigration bosses to make it faster and less bureaucratic.
Promises to address booklet shortages have also remained just that.
In August, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the new minister of interior, charged officials to ensure that Nigerians no longer queue endlessly for travel passports.
“The time of talks is gone. So, keep your talk. Let us discuss solutions,” Tunji-Ojo had said.
“Nigerians should not have to queue endlessly to get passports. No, this must stop. This is not the Nigeria of our dreams. I need to know the challenges the agency is facing.”