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| NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC EXTENSION OF THE VALIDITY OF THE MACHINE READABLE PASSPORT (MRP) |
| This is to inform all Nigerian nationals in Belgium and the Luxembourg, our host authorities and indeed the entire public that due to unforeseen circumstances which have made it impossible to meet the 30th April, 2011 deadline for the expiration of the existing Machine Readable Passport, the Federal Government of Nigeria has extended the validity of the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) from the earlier announced date of 30th April, 2011 until further notice. Nigerian Nationals who are yet to obtain the new ECOWAS E-Passport are expected to take advantage of this extension to obtain the passport from any Nigerian Embassy or Consulate nearest to them, as no further extension may be tolerated by the Federal Government after this. Host authorities and other relevant institutions/organisations are requested to continue to accord recognition to holders of valid MRP until further notice. Head of Chancery For: Ambassador |