New Immigration Office in Lira City Brings Services Closer to Lango, Teso

20 August 2025, 10:07 am

By Oboke Michael

The Lira Resident City Commissioner, Bonny Ferdinand Okello Alele, has called on the public to make full use of the newly established Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration regional office to process their passports and related services.

Okello Alele made the remarks during a visit to the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control regional office in Lira City.

He noted that the President, in coordination with the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, initiated the establishment of the office to bring immigration services closer to the people of Lango sub-region.

Emmanuel Ecun, the Lango Regional Immigration Officer, said the office is responsible for issuing passports, work permits, and other immigration documents.

He expressed concern over the common habit of people seeking health care, education, or employment abroad, who often wait until the last minute to process their travel documents.

The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control serves both the Lango and Teso sub-regions.