Nigerians living outside Madrid will no longer need to travel long distances to the Spanish capital to apply for passports following the deployment of a Mobile Enrolment Unit (MEU) by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to the Nigerian Embassy in Madrid.

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, commended the Comptroller-General of the NIS, KN Nandap, for approving the deployment.

Ikpeazu gave the commendation on Friday, November 13, 2026, when he received the mobile unit from the Head of the Immigration Section, Mr Ayotunde Adigun, at the embassy.

Other embassy officials were present during the formal presentation.

The ambassador said the unit would significantly ease enrolment for passport applicants in provinces far from Madrid.

He described it as a practical, citizen-centred intervention that would cut the burden of long-distance travel, save applicants time and resources, and bring essential consular services closer to Nigerians across Spain.

He thanked the Comptroller-General and the NIS leadership for responding to the needs of the Nigerian community in Spain. He reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to efficient, accessible and quality consular services for all Nigerians within its jurisdiction.

Ikpeazu urged eligible applicants to take full advantage of the unit once operational schedules are announced, and assured the community of the Embassy’s continued efforts to improve service delivery. (The Nation)