- The Controller General, Kemi Nandap, outlined the challenges of securing Nigeria’s 4,047km borders, which include boundaries with Benin, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to bolster border security and improve migration management through new technological innovations.
The service also revealed that it has promoted 13,977 officers so far in 2024, as part of efforts to enhance its operations.
Speaking at the NIS’s annual general conference in Jos, the Controller General, Kemi Nandap, outlined the challenges of securing Nigeria’s 4,047km borders, which include boundaries with Benin, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger.
“We are pleased to share the ongoing transformation, including administrative and operational reforms that are significantly impacting border governance, passport administration, and visa control,” said Ms Nandap. She added that the NIS is committed to using technology and international cooperation to address these challenges while balancing security with the facilitation of free movement.
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, emphasised the importance of border security, stating that “Nigeria can only be secure and productive if its borders are secure.”
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, represented by the Secretary to the Government, Samuel Jatau, raised concerns about border-related issues, noting that individuals from neighbouring countries often enter without proper checks.
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