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THE COMPTROLLER-GENERAL DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED ASSISTANT COMPTROLLERS-GENERAL, CHARGES THEM ON LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE

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THE COMPTROLLER-GENERAL DECORATES NEWLY PROMOTED ASSISTANT
COMPTROLLERS-GENERAL, CHARGES THEM ON LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service and Chairperson of the
ECOWAS Heads of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, on Tuesday, 5th August
2025, decorated 15 newly promoted Comptrollers to the rank of Assistant Comptroller-
General (ACG) at a ceremony held at the Service Headquarters, Abuja.

In his opening remarks, the Deputy Comptroller-General, Human Resources
Management Directorate, A. Ayeni, welcomed attendees and congratulated the
newly promoted officers, noting that their elevation reflects hard work,
integrity, and leadership. He thereafter announced the names of the newly
promoted ACGs for the CGIS to decorate.
The Comptroller-General, in her remarks appreciated the Honourable Minister
of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Secretary of the Civil Defence,
Correctional, Fire and Immigration Service Board (CDCFIB), Major General (Rtd)
AM Jibril, for sustaining the unprecedented wave of promotions experienced
under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Speaking
further, she noted that this year’s promotion list for ACG’s was released earlier
than that of last year, reinforcing a new era of smooth career progression and
institutional growth within the Service.
Addressing the newly decorated senior officers, the CGIS stated that their new
ranks come with greater leadership responsibilities and charged them to lead
with fairness, professionalism, and strategic focus, inspiring excellence at all
levels. She added that the Service is on a transformational path as it is
embracing innovations that aligns with global best practices and the Renewed
Hope Agenda.
The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to merit-based career
progression, fostering professional excellence and the continuous
transformation of its operations to meet global standards, while ensuring
effective Border Security and efficient Migration Management.