Firm derides provision of forex by CBN for production of passports

A firm contracted by the Federal Government for the production of the country’s international passports, Iris Smart Technologies Limited, has decried the unavailability of Foreign Exchange, (Forex) to carry out its operations effectively, by the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN).

The company, also accused the Nigeria Security Minting and Printing PLC (NSMP) of sabotaging its efforts, saying the government agency failed to secure contract for the production of national passports.