No fewer than 32,462 persons have so far applied for international passports and uploaded their documents from the Nigeria Immigration Service site since the beginning of this year till date.
The Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Caroline Adepoju told newsmen that the rush by Nigerians to leave the country for greener pasture is overwhelming.
Adepoju further stated that 11,505 passports are awaiting approval, while 3,406 who made payment are yet to book appointments.