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The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, received members of the House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations, led by the Chairman, Hon. David Idris Zacharias.

Yesterday, The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, received members of the House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations, led by the Chairman, Hon. David Idris Zacharias, on an oversight visit. The focus of the visit was on promoting a culture of safety within the Service.

The Comptroller General reaffirmed NIS’ commitment to maintaining high safety standards through strict adherence to standard operating procedures and HSE protocols.

Hon. Idris in his remarks emphasized the importance of establishing a dedicated Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) unit.

The Committee, accompanied by safety professionals from other agencies, inspected various NIS Headquarters facilities to assess existing HSE measures. They commended NIS efforts and pledged to provide a formal report with recommendations, while encouraging NIS to sustain and enhance its safety practices.

This engagement lays a foundation for ongoing improvement, accountability, and alignment with global safety standards.

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AS AKINLABI
SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.
20th MAY, 2025

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NIS delegation participated in Rabat Process Thematic meeting titled “Youth, Education and Innovation: driving the future of migration”

NIS delegation participated in Rabat Process Thematic meeting titled “Youth, Education and Innovation: driving the future of migration”

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, K.N. Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, ably represented by the Deputy Comptroller General in charge of the ICT and Cyber Security Directorate, M.T. Umar, led a delegation to The Rabat Process (Euro-African Dialogue on Migration and Development) Thematic Meeting titled: “Youth, Education and Innovation: Driving the Future of Migration.”

The Forum held on 13th May, 2025 at Transcorp Hotel, Abuja, convened stakeholders from across Central, West, and North Africa, as well as Europe, to engage in meaningful dialogue on migration and development.

The Rabat Process serves as a critical intergovernmental platform aimed at strengthening cooperation between African and European partners on migration issues.

In line with this, the Nigeria Immigration Service reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fostering regional and international collaboration, promoting sustainable migration policies, and empowering African youth through education and innovation.

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AS AKINLABI
SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.
14th MAY, 2025

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Implementation of the e-visa application system and automated landing and exit card

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Re: This is How Immigration Officers Treats Tourists in Nigeria

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NIS Warns Against Fake Recruitment advertisements

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Attack on Service Security Facilities, Contractors On Site by Suspected Terrorists

The Service regrets to announce a recent attack by a suspected terrorist group on Border facilities and contractors on site, at the Kangiwa Border in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State at about 1920 hours on Friday 10th, January 2025.

  1. The attack led to the death of four persons; a local watchman and three contractors. No Immigration officer was killed during the attack. However, the Service recorded substantial damages on it’s Border facilities.
  2. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the deceased. The Service is actively working alongside other sister security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for these heinous acts and bring them to justice.
  3. The Nigeria Immigration Service remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandate of Border Security, aligned with the overarching objective of enhancing National Security.

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DCI KT UDO
SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
12TH JANUARY, 2025

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NIS Receives IOM’s Chief Of Mission, and the Ambassador of Burkina Faso

Today, IOM’s Chief of Mission, Paola Pace, and Ambassador of Burkina Faso, Passida Paschal Gouba, paid a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, mnis, fsmn. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, address shared concerns on regional migration.

  1. In her remarks, the Comptroller General, emphasised the critical role partnerships play in managing Migration in the Country. In addition, she noted the successes birthed by these strategic partnerships over the years and, also, the progress made in the digitisation process being made in the Service. Furthermore, she outlined key areas for possible collaboration which have operational, technical and legal dimensions.
  2. The Chief of Mission IOM, and the Ambassador of Burkina Faso, in separate remarks, expressed their commitment to work with the Service towards delivering on its statutory Mandates.

DCI KT UDO,
Service Public Relations Officer,
Service Headquarters, Abuja.
20th December, 2024.

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Federal Government Approves an Upward Review Of Passport Fees

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