Nigerian Embassy Brings Passport Services Closer To Nigerians In Spain
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For Nigerians living hundreds of kilometres away from Madrid, renewing or obtaining an international passport could mean expensive journeys, time away from work and additional travel costs.
But that burden may soon ease following the deployment of a Mobile Enrolment Unit (MEU) by the Nigeria Immigration Service to the Nigerian Embassy in Madrid, Spain.
The initiative has received commendation from Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, who described the intervention as a practical step towards making consular services more accessible to Nigerians living across the European country.
Ambassador Ikpeazu gave the commendation on Friday, November 13, 2026, when the Head of the Immigration Section at the Embassy, Mr Ayotunde Adigun, formally presented the Mobile Enrolment Unit to him in the presence of other Embassy officials.
He praised the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, for approving the deployment, noting that the facility would significantly ease passport enrolment for Nigerians residing in provinces far from Madrid.
According to the Ambassador, the initiative will reduce the inconvenience of long-distance travel, save applicants time and money, and bring essential immigration services closer to members of the Nigerian community.
He expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General and the leadership of the Nigeria Immigration Service for responding to the needs of Nigerians in Spain, stressing the importance of efficient and accessible consular services.
Ikpeazu also reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to improving the quality of services available to Nigerians within its jurisdiction.
He urged eligible passport applicants to take advantage of the facility once the operational schedules are announced, assuring them that the Embassy would continue to pursue initiatives that make consular services more responsive to their needs.
The deployment represents a significant step towards decentralising passport enrolment services for Nigerians in Spain, particularly those living outside the capital, who often face additional financial and logistical challenges in accessing immigration services.
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