NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE REINFORCES CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK AT ITS 2026 AWARENESS SEMINAR

The Nigeria Immigration Service, ICT and Cybersecurity Directorate, convened its 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar on Thursday, 29th October 2026, at the Service Headquarters, Abuja. The seminar was organised to strengthen cybersecurity awareness, promote responsible digital practices, and enhance the protection of the Service’s digital infrastructure and sensitive information.

2. In her address, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nanna Nandap, pcc, fsmn, represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General, Finance and Accounts, DCG SB Daura, emphasised the importance of cybersecurity in protecting the Service’s digital infrastructure, safeguarding sensitive information and strengthening national security. She stressed that cybersecurity is a collective responsibility, urging officers to remain vigilant, observe established security protocols and promptly report suspected threats. She also called for continuous capacity building, institutional collaboration and proactive measures to address emerging cyber threats, before declaring the seminar open.
3. The seminar featured technical presentations by resource persons drawn from the Department of State Services (DSS), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The session focused on inter-agency collaboration for cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, combating cybercrime through law enforcement and international cooperation, data protection and privacy in the digital age, as well as cybersecurity awareness and human risk management in the digital workplace.
4. A plenary session facilitated by Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) further examined strategies for securing critical systems through inter-agency collaboration, providing participants with an opportunity to exchange experiences and explore practical approaches to strengthening the Service’s cybersecurity framework.
5. The seminar reaffirmed the Nigeria Immigration Service’s commitment to building a cyber-resilient institution through continuous capacity development, technology upgrades, inter-agency collaboration and compliance with global best practices. This initiative underscores the Service’s resolve to protect its digital assets, secure sensitive information and strengthen its core mandates of Border Security and Migration Management in support of National Security.

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DCI AS Akinlabi, anipr
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
30th October, 2026

NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE PROMOTES CYBERSECURITY CULTURE THROUGH AWARENESS PROGRAMME

The Nigeria Immigration Service, through its ICT and Cybersecurity Directorate, organized a a two-day Cybersecurity Awareness Programme themed “Cyber-Aware Nigeria Immigration Service” for officers of the Service on 16th- 17th June, 2026, at the Service Headquarters Auditorium, Shehu Shagari Complex, Sauka, Abuja.

2. The Programme was conducted to enhance the understanding of NIS personnel on cyber risks, strengthen data security practices, and improve their capacity to safeguard critical data systems, digital infrastructure, and sensitive National data.
3. Delivering the opening remarks, the Deputy Comptroller-General, ICT and Cybersecurity Directorate, DCG A Obianime psc, pcc, commended the Comptroller-General of Immigration for her commitment to reform, digital transformation, and institutional capacity development. She stated that the Programme was designed to deepen cybersecurity awareness across all levels of the Service and build on previous efforts aimed at strengthening the Service’s resilience against emerging cyber threats.
4. Declaring the Programme open, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, ably represented by Deputy Comptroller-General, Planning, Research and Statistics Directorate, DCG DM Bagari, pcc+, emphasized that as the Service continues to expand its digital capabilities, cybersecurity must remain a collective responsibility of all personnel. She noted that the Service, as a custodian of critical National Data, remains a high-value target for cybercriminals and other hostile actors. She further urged the Directorate to extend similar awareness initiatives across all Service formations to strengthen institutional resilience against cyber threats.
5. The Programme featured presentations on Building a Cyber-Aware Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS Threat Landscape and Threat Analysis, and Cybercrime Foundations and Intelligence in the Digital Era, alongside interactive discussions and practical insights on cyber threat prevention, investigation, and international collaboration.
6. The initiative underscores the commitment of the Service to strengthening data security, enhancing staff capacity, and fostering a culture of vigilance, discipline, and responsible digital practices in support of effective Migration Management, Border Governance, and National Security.

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DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
17th June, 2026.