Nigerian Passport Renewal ,Atlanta ,
Oluwakemi Ayodeji Chidi-Ogbolu,
I visited the Nigerian Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia
Passport Renewal in Atlanta Now Easy
Oluwakemi Ayodeji Chidi-Ogbolu
I visited the Nigerian Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, for a passport appointment. Based on my previous experience, I expected to spend the entire day there.
During my last visit, the process was chaotic, with staff treating people poorly, and many who arrived after me were attended to first. I had even booked a hotel, anticipating another exhausting day.
To my surprise, I got in and people were going in just as fast as they were going out. AWhile waiting, a woman noticed my apprehension and kindly asked if I was okay. Initially, I brushed her off, expecting the usual poor service, but after she persisted, I shared my concerns. She reassured me that things had changed, and indeed, I noticed a significant improvement.
The woman, who I later learned is Mrs. Stella Maris Eniolorunda, the Head of Immigration, was personally attending to everyone in the queue. She wasn’t acting like a typical boss but like someone genuinely committed to serving. Her leadership has transformed the consulate, bringing efficiency, respect, and proper conduct to the office. This lovely woman has changed the face of service and has instilled respect and proper conduct into the Atlanta office.
Thanks to her efforts, the Atlanta consulate now operates on a first-come, first-served basis, with no need for special connections. My passport process took less than two hours, even though I was number 87. I didn’t need to rely on my brother in Nigeria to expedite the process, as I had feared. In the past, I’ve had to call him multiple times to resolve issues like NIN troubles for my kids—problems that should have been straightforward but required knowing someone to get things done. This time, I handled everything without his help, and I’m relieved.
This improvement saved me not only time but also the $202 I had spent on a hotel booking, which I ended up canceling. Mrs. Eniolorunda has been in this role since last year, and the changes she has implemented are evident.
The Nigerian community, the Ministry of External Affairs, and everyone involved should thank her for the fantastic job she’s doing. If you’re new to the U.S. and need consular services, I highly recommend the Atlanta office now. Mrs. Eniolorunda deserves recognition for the positive changes she has brought. Nigeria got this one right!
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