NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE HOSTS TRENDAI/TREND MICRO DELEGATION, EXPLORES STRATEGIC CYBERSECURITY PARTNERSHIP
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE HOSTS TRENDAI/TREND MICRO DELEGATION, EXPLORES STRATEGIC CYBERSECURITY PARTNERSHIP
- The Nigeria Immigration Service received a delegation from TrendAI/Trend Micro at its Headquarters in Abuja on 1st September 2026. The visit was aimed at strengthening collaboration on cybersecurity architecture, AI integration, and data security.
- The delegation, led by Mr. Assad Arabi, Managing Director, Africa and Venture Markets, highlighted Trend Micro’s extensive global expertise in cybersecurity architecture and emphasised that the company is seeking a long-term strategic partnership with the NIS rather than a transactional product sale. They proposed supporting the Service through continuous technical advisory, capacity building, and the integration of their Trend Vision One cybersecurity platform to protect critical NIS digital infrastructure and information systems.
- The Comptroller General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, fsmn, represented by the DCG Visa and Residency, F.U. Nwanneka, welcomed the exploratory collaboration and technical engagement, and emphasised the importance of leveraging strategic technology partnerships to strengthen the Service’s digital infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, and overall operational efficiency.
- The engagement featured robust discussions on data privacy, system compatibility, capacity building for NIS ICT personnel, and technical advisory services.
- The visit further underscored the NIS commitment to embracing innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and advanced cybersecurity solutions to safeguard critical data, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen secure Service Delivery.
- The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to building strategic partnerships with relevant technology and security stakeholders towards developing a secure, resilient, and digitally advanced Immigration Service, capable of responding effectively to emerging cybersecurity threats and the evolving demands of modern Border Security and Migration Management.
DCI Akinsola Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Headquarters, Abuja
2nd September, 2026
