The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Friday described the establishment of a passport office in Oyo as essential, saying it decentralises critical government services, eliminates long-distance travel to state capitals, reduces overcrowding at regional centres, and stimulates grassroots economic and social development.
According to a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Oba Owoade made the remarks through a high-powered delegation led by a member of the Oyo Traditional Council (Oyo Mesi), High Chief Asimiyu Atanda, during a visit to the Oyo Passport Office to felicitate its management on the autonomy granted to the office, allowing it to operate independently of the Ibadan Passport Office.
Until recently, the Oyo Passport Office operated as an appendage of the Ibadan Passport Office.
With the new development, the name of the Oyo Passport Office will appear on international passports processed in Oyo.
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