The Federal Government has called upon the officers and personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to adopt technological advancements and innovative strategies to enhance the nation’s security infrastructure in combating criminal activities and insurgency. Minister of Interior, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, issued this directive in Abuja during the investiture ceremony of the nineteenth Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, underscoring the critical need to ensure secure borders for national security.
The investiture ceremony of the nineteenth Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service congregated officers, personnel, relatives, acquaintances, and heads of agencies within the Ministry of Interior. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, alongside the daughter of the new Immigration chief, presided over the investiture ceremony, highlighting its profound significance.
Subsequent to the investiture, Minister Tunji-Ojo delivered an oration, accentuating the necessity for the new Comptroller General to harness technology in augmenting border security measures. The administration acknowledges technology as a pivotal instrument in fortifying the nation’s borders and shielding against security threats.
The newly appointed nineteenth Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna-Nandap, voiced her dedication to ensuring secure borders across Nigeria. Her commitment underscores the NIS’s resolve to uphold its mandate of border management and immigration control, thereby contributing to national security and stability.
With the assumption of office by the new Comptroller General, the Federal Government remains sanguine about the reduction of irregular migration occurrences to the lowest levels. With a revitalized focus on leveraging technology and enhancing operational efficiency, the NIS is primed to confront security challenges adeptly and protect the nation’s borders against external incursions.
The government’s entreaty for the NIS to embrace technology epitomizes a strategic approach to modernizing security operations and reinforcing border control mechanisms. By harnessing the potency of technology, the NIS can amplify surveillance, intelligence gathering, and response capabilities, thereby augmenting overall security outcomes.
The investiture ceremony and subsequent address by Minister Tunji-Ojo underscore the collaborative endeavors between the government and the NIS in advancing national security objectives. Through sustained collaboration and innovative initiatives, the NIS aspires to bolster its capacity to address evolving security threats and uphold the nation’s territorial integrity.
As the nation grapples with diverse security challenges, including insurgency and transnational crime, the role of the NIS in securing Nigeria’s borders assumes heightened significance. The government’s pledge to furnish requisite support and resources underscores its resolve to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
