LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has been under fire, following the posting of Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian singer, Davido, doing capturing for his passport in their office.
The service had earlier posted Adeleke on its X handle, stating that he was at the Osun State immigration office for his passport processing.
“Earlier today, Elder Adedeji Adeleke (@davido’s dad) was at our Osun State Command (Passport Office) for his capturing. He was warmly received by Comptroller Bolu Bewaji,” the post reads, alongside high-resolution images.
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However, Nigerians who have had to wait for months to get their passport showed displeasure with the development.
Some X users took to the comments section to ask why they or their own dads do not get a similar treatment when they visit passport offices across the land to renew, apply for, or retrieve passports.
@chuks_etos wrote: “Davido’s dad in bracket. And this is actually an official handle”.
“For sure his passport would be ready within 24hrs but other ordinary citizens would’ve to wait for 12 months,” @Hakuna Matata, added.
@Atariajanaku2 tweeted, “Is that Davido’s dad in the caption really necessary? It shows you are looking at your personality before doing your job. The institution should be bigger than any personality.”
