UK Passport Exercise: Nigerian Resident Counsels Applicants Against Unofficial Charges

Leadership News | 10-09-2026 03:31am |

A Nigerian support worker resident in the United Kingdom, Ken Obu, has advised Nigerians seeking to renew or obtain international passports in the UK to rely strictly on official government platforms. This follows reports of alleged additional charges during the ongoing special passport intervention exercise. Obu said he did not encounter any demand for the alleged additional £70 charge after following the instructions on the official website. He urged applicants to understand the requirements and payment procedures published by Nigerian authorities before proceeding, and stressed that Nigerians should be wary of relying on information from unofficial sources. His comments come amid concerns raised by some Nigerians in the UK over alleged additional payments.

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