The Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Dr. Magdalene Ajani and Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service Kemi Nanna Nandap pcc, mmis, fsmn, at Huawei Campus in Shenzhen, China for on the spot visit to the Innovation center.

Great strides in enhancing Border Security was made today, 20th December, 2024 as the Nigeria Immigration Service, officially, received two (2) operational vehicles donated by the German Federal Police.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy, Mr. Johannes Lehne, who represented the German Ambassador to Nigeria highlighted the importance of the continued synergy between Nigeria Immigration Service and the German Federal Police towards the shared goal and commitment to Border Security and Migration Management.

In her response, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, expressed her appreciation to the German Federal Police and the German Government for their continuous support and partnership.

The CGIS further stated that these operational vehicles will be deployed to the Borders and will complement the NIS ongoing commitment towards strengthening Border Security logistics which is in line with this present administration’s priority of securing Nigeria’s Borders and ensuring safe, orderly and humane Migration.

DCI KT UDO,

Service Public Relations Officer,

Service Headquarters, Abuja.

20th December, 2024.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has successfully concluded a Specialised Training and Capacity-building Program for Special and Personal Assistants of its Top Management held at Golden Dabis Hotel, Keffi. The program aimed at enhancing participants’ strategic competencies and equips them with essential skills set to excel in their roles.

During the Training, the Principal Staff Officer to the Comptroller General of Immigration (PSO-CGIS), CIS AA Aridegbe who represented the the dynamic Comptroller General of the Service, KN Nandap pcc, mmis, fsm, praised participants for their dedication and commitment to excellence. He charged them to use the knowledge and skills acquired during this training towards excellent service delivery.

The modules covered at the program which underscores NIS’ commitment to capacity building and operational efficiency  of the participants include Refining Organisational Skills, Importance of Ethics and Confidentiality, Sharpening Analytical Skills as well as Writing Skills.

DCI KT UDO

SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

SERVICE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA

9TH AUGUST, 2024.

Earlier today, the Director General (DG), National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello, OON, with some of her management team paid a visit to the Comptroller General Nigeria Immigration Service.

Highlighting the objective of the visit, the DG NAPTIP expressed her desire to strengthen the existing relationship between both Agencies, and to seek more collaboration in tackling Trafficking In Persons (TIP).

In her response, the Comptroller General of Immigration Service (CGIS), KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, commended the DG NAPTIP’s efforts in tackling “TIP” and further reiterated that through collaboration and partnership we can effectively combat threats to our nation.  She stressed that NIS will not relent in the fight against Smuggling of Migrants (SOM) and TIP especially with the e-solutions being introduced and through collaborative efforts in areas of intelligence and data sharing.

The Nigeria Immigration Service is committed to safeguarding the Nations Borders and enhancing Migration Management.

DCI KT UDO

Service Public Relations Officer,

Service Headquarters, Abuja.

20th November, 2024.

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.

2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The Nigeria Immigration Service remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandate of Border Security, aligned with the overarching objective of enhancing National Security.

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