NOA collaborates with Immigration to probe woman who tore international passport

NOA collaborates with Immigration to probe woman who tore international passport

Abdullateef Fowewe

The National Orientation Agency has condemned the actions of a woman who tore her husband’s international passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport.

NOA’s Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, in a statement signed by the NOA Deputy Director of Press, Paul Odenyi, stated that the agency will support the Nigerian Immigration Service in investigating and prosecuting her under Section 10(B) of the Immigration Act, 2015.

Issa-Onilu described the incident as a serious violation of national law and a significant affront to the integrity of national symbols, serving as a deterrent to others who might consider similar actions.

The DG in the statement noted, “The International passport issued by the Nigerian Immigration Service is the property of the Federal government and no person who has the privilege of owning one should abuse or even damage them under whatever guise.

“What the lady has done is a grievous assault to our collective asset and dent on the symbol of our identity as a nation.”

Issa-Onilu implored citizens to continue to show respect for the National Symbols as part of our patriotic commitment to national development saying the NOA as the custodian of these symbols will continue to promote their use and integrity.

Establishing that “The incident calls for increased public enlightenment and awareness campaigns by all Nigerians on the National Symbols and the importance of it in the country.

“The passport is one the core national symbols that are enshrined in the nation’s ordinance as a patriotic icon representing countries for which it derives its identity, especially among nations,” he added.

Dailyeconomy had earlier reported that the NIS is investigating a viral incident implicating a woman who tore her husband’s international passport at the airport.