NIS, GERMANY DEEPEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN BORDER GOVERNANCE AND IMMIGRATION OPERATIONS

Yesterday, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, fsmn, received the new German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stefan Röbel, accompanied by the Federal German Police Liason Officer, Mr. Timm Falkowski, on a courtesy visit to the Service Headquarters in Abuja. The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen bilateral engagement and explore areas of cooperation in immigration administration, Border Governance and Migration Management.

2.⁠ ⁠Discussions focused on enhancing institutional cooperation between the Nigeria Immigration Service and relevant German authorities, particularly in strengthening Border Management, improving immigration operations and building the operational capacity of officers to address emerging migration and transnational security challenges.

3.⁠ ⁠As part of the engagement, the German Ambassador presented a specialized equipment to the Comptroller-General, signaling Germany’s commitment to providing additional units to support the operational activities of the Service and enhance the effectiveness of officers deployed to border locations.

4.⁠ ⁠The Service reiterates its commitment to strengthening international partnerships, leveraging technical and operational support, and deepening bilateral cooperation to enhance immigration operations, strengthen Border Governance and promote safe, orderly and regular migration.

e-Signed
DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Service Headquarters, Abuja
7th November, 2026

NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SERVICE EXCELLENCE AT 2026 INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK

The Nigeria Immigration Service commemorated the 2026 International Customer Service Week from Wednesday, 28th to Friday, 30th October, 2026, under the theme, “Going the Extra Mile – Creating a Lasting Smile.” The three-day event featured activities aimed at promoting service excellence, professionalism and improved customer relations across the Service.

2. The Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, CGI KN Nandap, pcc, fsmn, while addressing the closing event emphasised the need to entrench excellent customer service in the Service’s daily operations, stressing professionalism, timely Service Delivery, prompt complaint resolution and respectful treatment of customers. She reaffirmed ongoing reforms to improve customer satisfaction and Hostmanship, while charging officers to uphold integrity, eliminate unnecessary delays and make customer satisfaction a key performance benchmark.
3. The Head of Operations, SERVICOM, Presidency, Mrs Ngozi Akinbodewa, in her remarks, commended the Service for evolving its Servicom Unit , noting that this year’s Customer Service Week marks a critical step towards sustaining citizen-focused Service Delivery in line with global best practices. She added that the international event provides an opportunity to recognise employees who go the extra mile in exceeding expectations and meeting customer needs.
4. In his Speech, the SA-CGIS on SERVICOM, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, DCI AM Abubakar, highlighted the importance of accountability, responsiveness and adherence to service standards, urging officers to continually improve their conduct and prioritise customer satisfaction in the discharge of their duties.
5. The closing event also featured award presentations to deserving officers, recognising their outstanding contributions to customer satisfaction and service excellence.
6. The Service reaffirms its commitment to efficient, professional and technology-driven Service Delivery, improved customer satisfaction and the entrenchment of Hostmanship in the discharge of its core mandates of Border Security and Migration Management in support of National Security.

e-Signed
DCI AS Akinlabi, anipr
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
31st October, 2026