Nigerian E-Passport Deadline Extended Indefinitely

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PUBLIC NOTICE – EXTENSION OF MRP

It is hereby notified for information of the general public especially Nigerians and all those eligible for the issuance of Standard Nigerian Passport, that owing to unforeseen circumstances and in order not to put Nigerians abroad in jeopardy, the Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the validity of the existing Nigeria Machine Readable Passport (MRP) from the earlier date of April 30, 2011 until further notice.
(2) However expired Machine Readable Passports will not be renewed, rather a new e-Passport must be obtained.
(3) By virtue of the extension of the validity indefinitely, holders of valid Machine Readable Passports will continue to receive transactional recognition from relevant host and foreign authorities.
(4) Please be informed and inform all.
Consulate-General of Nigeria,
Atlanta, Georgia.
April 07, 2011"
Source : http://nigeria-consulate-atl.org/site/?p=668