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FG to retain passports of travelers to Nigeria

FG to retain passports of travellers to Nigeria

Citizens or foreigners coming into Nigeria will henceforth leave
their passports with the Nigeria Immigration Service for two weeks, till
their health status is verified.

In a circular dated June 10, 2020 and addressed to all diplomatic,
consular and international organisations accredited to Nigeria, it was
gathered that only those with diplomatic passport are exempted from the
new directives.

The circular with reference number BW/20/CIR.LET/III/2020 reads;

“Persons who have arrived in Nigeria are advised to self-isolate for
14 days and to remain in the city/state where the point of entry is
located (i.e Lagos or Abuja) throughout the duration of self-quarantine.

“If not resident in Lagos, passengers shall make arrangements for
accommodation at their own cost. Please note that the Federal Government
will not be responsible for providing accommodation or transportation
to the place of abode.

“Passengers will be cleared through the Nigeria Immigration Service
System’s Migrant Identification and Data Analysis System and their
passports retained until after successful completion of 14 days
self-quarantine except diplomatic passport holders.”

Those whose samples test negative and are unable to stay in Lagos and
Abuja, will be allowed to return to their state of residence after
providing their details.

A new aviation protocol has also been issued to passengers including Nigerians coming into the country.

It reads in part;

-They must test negative for COVID19 before they depart their respective countries to Nigeria.

-The test must be done two weeks before departure to Nigeria.

-They must self isolate for 14 days once they arrive Nigeria

-A repeat COVID19 test will be carried out on them 72 hours after arriving Nigeria

FG to retain passports of travellers to Nigeria

FG to retain passports of travellers to Nigeria

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