Photo caption: Some NIS Cadets during the passing out parade In Kano today.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, today, Saturday said that Nigeria’s immigration management has stepped into a new era of digital innovation, operational efficiency, and citizen-focused service delivery.
He said this at the passing-out parade of 689 cadets of the 50th Superintendent Basic Course of the Immigration Training School, Kano.
This is just as he said that the reforms underscored the renewed hope agenda of the President Bola Tinubu led administration.
Tunji-Ojo, who was represented by the Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin.
According to him, “We are committed to building a smarter, more secure and service-oriented immigration system. Some of our recent innovations include the introduction of electronic gates at airports, digital landing and exit cards, a centralised passport production system, and real-time electronic border surveillance.”
These measures, he pointed out will enhance national security, improve operational efficiency, and increase public trust in the service, advising the cadets to embrace professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a zero-tolerance attitude toward corruption.
In his words, “Your uniform is a symbol of authority. Use it to protect, not to intimidate. Serve as the face of our nation at its borders with integrity and discipline.”
In her remarks, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, said the reforms were repositioning the NIS in line with global standards.
Nandap commended President Tinubu and the Minister for their steadfast support and reform-driven leadership in shaping the NIS into a modern, technology-driven agency.
She listed the key initiatives to include : the deployment of e-Border solutions, creation of a Special Border Force, introduction of body cameras at airports, advanced passenger information systems, electronic expatriate residence permits, and the new eVisa application channel.
“These reforms are designed to strengthen border governance, improve migration management and enhance service delivery to Nigerians and foreigners.
“The dynamic global environment demands that our officers demonstrate ICT competence, resilience and professionalism,” Nandap said.
She advised the cadets to reject unethical practices and serve as champions of institutional reforms.
Earlier, the Commandant of the Immigration Training School, Kano, Comptroller Idris Akande-Ozigi, informed that the cadets havev gone through six months of intensive training to prepare them for the challenges of national service.
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, was represented by the Commissioner for Internal Security, retired Air Vice-Marshal Ibrahim Umar, congratulated the cadets and promised to support the training institution.
The passing out parade was witnessed by heads of security agencies, members of the Kano Emirate Council, families of the cadets, friends and well- wishers among other personalities.
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