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.

NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE PARTICIPATES IN INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVICE CONFERENCE 2026

The Nigeria Immigration Service participated in the 2026 International Civil Service Conference hosted by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation at Eagle Square, Abuja.

2. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, led the delegation of Heads of Agencies under the Ministry of Interior. During his presentation, he highlighted the Ministry’s operational activities, achievements, and current reform measures targeted at reinforcing internal security and elevating Service Delivery standards.
3. The Conference convened key figures from Government and Private Sector including Heads of Ministries, Departments, Agencies nationwide, to deliberate on strengthening public service delivery and advancing institutional reforms. It also served as a platform for the Service to engage with delegates, stakeholders, and participants from across the country, promoting stronger public relations and inter-institutional cooperation.
4. In addition, the Service maintained an exhibition booth during the conference to showcase current reforms and their outcomes, while also serving as a dedicated point of contact for inquiries and stakeholder engagement.
5. The Conference wrapped up with various panels and round table sessions where the Service, Key officers from the Ministry of Interior, International Organization for Migration and Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation where they examined the theme “Integrated Migration Management in Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategic Reforms,”. It also focused on practical steps to improve migration governance, boost inter-agency cooperation, and adopt technology-driven solutions.
6. Nigeria Immigration Service participation in the conference underscores its commitment to effective Migration Management, strengthened Border Governance and continuous institutional transformation in line with the Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and global best practices.

DCI Akinsola Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Headquarters, Abuja
22nd May, 2026.

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, CGI KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, received the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc+, NPM, accompanied by senior Police Officers, on a courtesy visit to the Service Headquarters in Abuja.

The high-level engagement focused on strengthening inter-agency collaboration in the areas of National Security, Border Management, intelligence sharing, capacity building and coordinated responses to transnational crimes. Both agencies underscored the importance of synergy in safeguarding the Nation’s territorial integrity and enhancing internal security architecture.

The Comptroller-General appreciated the visit and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to deepening strategic partnerships with the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to ensure effective law enforcement, improved migration governance, and National stability.

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DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Service Headquarters, Abuja
21st April, 2026.

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, received the National Working Committee of the African Borderland Research Network, led by its Chair, Dr. Willie Eselebor, during a working visit to the Service Headquarters in Abuja.

The engagement explored opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity building in support of effective migration and border administration, research collaboration, data-driven policy development, and strategies for strengthening Border Management frameworks across the African region.

The CGI appreciated the delegation’s visit and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to partnerships with academia to enhance decision-making and promote secure, orderly, and well-managed borders.

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DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Service Headquarters, Abuja
27th February, 2026.

The Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, received a delegation from the British High Commission, Abuja, led by the Justice and Home Affairs Adviser, Ms. Sorrel Evans, during a working visit yesterday to the Service Headquarters in Abuja.

Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in the areas of migrant returns and reintegration, bilateral visa agreements, migration management, and efforts toward curbing organised immigration crimes.

The Comptroller-General appreciated the delegation for the visit and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to deepening cooperation in advancing effective migration governance and bilateral relations between both countries.

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DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Service Headquarters, Abuja
27th, February 2026.

NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE HOLDS VALEDICTORY SESSION IN HONOUR OF DEPUTY COMPTROLLER-GENERAL (DCG) AJ UMANAH (RTD)

The Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters hosted a valedictory session to honour Deputy Comptroller-General, Works and Logistics Directorate, Ada James Umanah, celebrating her 35 years of devoted service to the country.

The Comptroller-General, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp represented by Deputy Comptroller-General, Human Resource Management Directorate, A. Ayeni, expressed appreciation for the retiring DCG’s remarkable dedication, service, and commitment, to the NIS and the Nation. He further wished her all the best in her future endeavors and a happy post-service life.

The ceremony was a grand celebration of the DCG’s illustrious career. Distinguished guests including the Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni, NIS top management, colleagues, family, and friends were in attendance to celebrate her legacy and wish her a happy and successful future.

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DCI AS AKINLABI
SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA.
30TH JANUARY, 2026

COMPTROLLER-GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS TRAINING AS A STRATEGIC PILLAR FOR BORDER SECURITY AND MIGRATION MANAGEMENT AT ITEPA2 CLOSEOUT CONFERENCE

The Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, participated in the International Training Center (ITEPA2) Closeout Conference, held in Rome, Italy from 28th to 31st January 2026, where she emphasized the critical role of training as a strategic tool for strengthening Border Security, Migration Management to fight against Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons

2. The conference jointly organized by Italy and Egypt Ministries of Interior served as a high-level platform bringing together representatives of authorities of Public Security from twenty-two (22) African countries and international organizations to exchange best practices on translating migration policies into effective operational outcomes. Italy’s Minister of Interior, Prefect Matteo Piantedozi delivered the Opening Address via video message.
3. Delivering a presentation titled “Training as a Strategic Tool for Border Security and Migration Management – Nigeria’s Experience and Perspective,” the Comptroller-General of Immigration explained Nigeria’s critical border realities especially the volatile Sahel region and the Gulf of Guinea which underscore the need to adopt strategic capacity building and modern technology to outpace border security threats and irregular migration challenges. She outlined capacity-building framework, intelligence-led border control, document integrity, human rights and protection, and inter-agency synergy as central to effective border governance. She mentioned further that from 2024 to date, the Service has trained over 24,600 personnel across basic, specialized, and leadership levels.
4. Furthermore, on 29th January, 2026, the Comptroller-General of Immigration accompanied by Deputy Comptroller-General, Migration Directorate, N Odikpo, pcc, held an engagement with the Head, Italian National Police, Prefect Vittorio Pisani and his delegation in his office. The discussions focused on capacity building in specialized areas and establishing a joint operational cooperation framework to address border security and irregular migration challenges with plans for a follow-up meeting.
5. The Comptroller-General reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to safe, orderly, and regular migration, noting that training has evolved from an administrative requirement into an institutional pillar of the Service. She stated that the Service will continue to invest in impact-driven, technology-enabled, and rights-based training to strengthen Border Security while upholding humanitarian principles.

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DCI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
1st February, 2026.

NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE FLAGS OFF 2025 ANTI-SMUGGLING OF MIGRANTS WEEK

The Nigeria Immigration Service, through its Migration Directorate, has successfully conducted the 2025 Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Week, themed “Smuggling of Migrants: Emerging Trends, Realities and National Response.” At the Service Headquarters, Abuja.

The week-long sensitization was declared open by the Comptroller-General KN Nandap pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, ably represented by the Deputy Comptroller-General (Works & Logistics), AJ Umanah, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to combating irregular migration and transnational crimes. She noted that rising organized smuggling, digital deception, and proliferation of complex routes have increased migrant risks, prompting intensified youth-focused sensitization, including outreach to over 200,000 NYSC corps members in 2025.

Day Two featured a high-level panel discussion on “Irregular Migration: Realities, Risks and Collective Responsibility,” engaging stakeholders on safe and legal migration pathways, shared responsibility, and national efforts to curb migrant smuggling, alongside a debate by secondary school students highlighting the dangers of irregular migration.

Day Three featured roadside and market sensitization campaigns, taking the anti-smuggling message directly to grassroots communities. The programme concluded on Day Four with a Sports Day, marking the end of the campaign and reinforcing unity, awareness, and collective responsibility against migrant smuggling.

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ACI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service
Service Headquarters, Abuja
20th December, 2025

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, received the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Annett Günther, accompanied by the First Secretary of the German Embassy, Mr. Markus Sasse, at the Service Headquarters in Abuja.

Amb. Günther in her opening remarks, appreciated NIS for sustained cooperation and support in areas of migration synergy, security collaboration, and other shared responsibilities. She sought renewed partnership in areas outlined in the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both institutions especially in the area of Migrant Identification and Management.
The Amb. also commended the Service’s ongoing transformation efforts, noting recent technology-driven innovations particularly the e-Visa system, which she described as significant steps toward modern, efficient Migration Management.

The CGI appreciated the Amb. for the visit, reaffirming NIS’s commitment to collaboration with the German Embassy in the area of Migrant Identification. She also appreciated the reception by German Government given during her recent working visit to Germany on advanced Border Security and Governance tour.

The NIS reaffirms its commitment to strengthen bilateral engagements and enhance collaboration, in the areas of capacity development, Border Governance, and Migration Management.

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ACI AS Akinlabi
Service Public Relations Officer,
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
20th November 2025

The Nigeria Immigration Service organized a Stakeholders’ Sensitization Seminar themed “Evolving Patterns in Smuggling of Migrants: Towards a Coordinated National Response” at the Service Headquarters, Abuja. The seminar brought together representatives from key government institutions, international partners, and civil society organizations to discuss emerging trends in migrant smuggling and strengthen inter-agency collaboration.

Declaring the seminar open and in her keynote address, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, described Smuggling of Migrants as a growing transnational threat to national security and human dignity, stressing that “it is our collective duty to ensure no Nigerian is left vulnerable to exploitation or deception.” She noted that Nigeria’s socio-economic diversity makes it a source, transit, and destination country for Migration, and called for a coordinated national strategy built on partnership, vigilance, and shared responsibility among all stakeholders.

The Comptroller-General further revealed that the Service’s renewed operational alertness has continued to yield tangible results. Recently, Border Patrol operatives at Seme Border denied entry to 332 migrants who lacked valid travel documents, while 294 Nigerian nationals suspected to be irregular migrants attempting to leave the country under the “Japa Syndrome” were refused exit. In addition, 36 victims of human trafficking and child labour were rescued at the same border. She attributed these successes to enhanced border surveillance measures, including the installation of new CCTV cameras.

In her welcome address, the Deputy-Comptroller General Migration Directorate, N Odikpo, highlighted that the seminar provides a platform not only to share knowledge but also to forge stronger partnerships in combating the menace. She emphasized that “the fight against migrant smuggling is not merely about enforcing laws, it is about protecting lives.

The technical session featured three presentations titled “Strengthening Collaboration for a Coordinated National Response to Smuggling of Migrants,” “The Evolving Role of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Combating Migrant Smuggling,” and “Upholding the Rights and Dignity of Migrants in Nigeria’s Response to Smuggling.” The presentations explored operational challenges, best practices, and the importance of human-rights-based approaches to migration management.

Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to protecting vulnerable migrants, dismantling smuggling networks, and enhancing Nigeria’s capacity to respond to irregular migration through effective inter-agency cooperation.

This sensitization seminar reinforces the Service’s determination to promote safe, orderly, and regular migration in line with the Federal Government’s Migration Governance framework and international conventions to which Nigeria is a signatory.

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ACI AS AKINLABI
Service Public Relations Officer
Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja
11th November, 2025