by Azeez Adeniyi

The Federal Government on Thursday launched a harmonised departure/arrival cards in airports.

Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau said the cards will replace multiple cards which were earlier used in airports.

He said “Federal Government has chosen the Kaduna International Airport to formally launch this unique security document to the travelling public.

“This cards will replace the multiplicity of cards that hitherto existed and will take care of the interest of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Customs, Port Health Services, NDLEA and others.”

He said Nigerians will fill only the departure cards while foreigners are expected to fill the departure/arrival cards.

He added that the new measure was part of government’s policy on “Ease of doing business in Nigeria” in line with international best practices.

Azeez