Nigeria has enrolled in the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Public Key Directory and Public Key Infrastructure aimed at enhancing the global ranking of the country’s international passport, ease of passage, and internal security.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known in a statement on Friday, saying, “Our government is particular about increasing efficiency and enhancing the overall travel experience for Nigerians and international visitors alike. With our effort on Border Governance and Management, Nigerians can be assured that the era of endless wait and manual verification at airports across the globe is over.”
Tunji-Ojo added, “The PKI/PKD is another measure to increase our global ranking and ease of doing business. The new development, among other reviewed policies of the government, was expected to have a positive impact on the economy, tourism, and national security.”
The Secretary-General of ICAO, Juan Salazar, explained that PKD would enable the sharing of authentic travel documents among member states worldwide, stressing that national and international collaboration was vital.
Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, stated, “The PKD/PKI will be a game changer for us, and we can’t wait to see it transform the face of things. In partnership with IATA, we are currently training our staff so that they understand the full modules of the new technology of API/PNR.”
Nandap added, “The development will ensure enhanced security in strict compliance with international standards and ease of verification.”
