Nigerians living in Kenya have expressed outrage over alleged unauthorized fees imposed by the Nigerian High Commission in Nairobi for passport renewal services.<\/p>\n
Reverend Brother Moses Fegher, a Nigerian missionary in Kenya, described the situation as \u201ca new form of exploitation\u201d targeting citizens abroad.<\/p>\n
According to Fegher, the High Commission charges an additional $42 on top of the official $180 passport fee. This includes a $30 “Cash on Delivery” (COD) charge, which he claims is unrelated to courier services, and a $12 transaction fee for using a mandatory electronic payment system.<\/p>\n
The COD charge, Fegher emphasized, is an unexplained surcharge burdening Nigerians already struggling with economic challenges.<\/p>\n
Previously, applicants could pay approximately $20 through Kenya\u2019s M-Pesa platform or in cash.<\/p>\n
However, the introduction of the integrated payment system has driven costs up to Ksh 5,045 (around $30), sparking allegations of financial exploitation.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven if you have a Visa Card, you cannot pay directly with Nigerian currency. You must use a specific platform to buy the $180 passport fee at an additional cost of $12,\u201d Fegher explained, calling on the Nigerian government to clarify these charges.<\/p>\n
This is not the first time Fegher has criticized the High Commission. In 2022, he accused officials of passport racketeering and neglecting the welfare of Nigerians abroad.<\/p>\n
“The officials prioritize their pockets over the welfare of Nigerians they are supposed to protect,” he said.<\/p>\n
When contacted, Alao Babatunde, an aide to Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, acknowledged that such charges are unauthorized but requested time for further clarification. No additional comments were provided at the time of publication.<\/p>\n
The allegations have fueled calls for accountability and reform, as Nigerians abroad demand transparency in the services meant to support them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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