Fed Govt Urges Immigration To Strengthen Border Security

The Federal Government has issued a directive to the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Caroline Wura-Ola, emphasizing the need for heightened security measures at the nation’s land, air, and water borders. The directive specifically calls for the deployment of additional personnel to ensure effective protection.

This directive was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the decoration ceremony of the CG and six Deputy Comptroller-Generals (DCGs) in Abuja on Wednesday. Minister Tunji-Ojo urged the newly decorated officers to prioritize the welfare of Nigerian citizens in need of travel documents.

He stated, “President Bola Tinubu, who approved your appointment, would be proud if you realize that your tenure is marked by a series of groundbreaking achievements that will reshape the landscape of service delivery, reform policies, and place the welfare of Nigerian citizens seeking travel documents and other services at the forefront.”

The minister emphasized the importance of focusing on the protection of Nigeria’s land, air, and water borders, specifically calling for the increased deployment of personnel to effectively man these borders. He further challenged the newly appointed officials to exhibit leadership qualities that bring about transformative change, setting new standards of excellence and dedication in service delivery within the Immigration Service.

With the decoration of Caroline Wura-Ola, she becomes the 18th substantive Immigration CG. Additionally, the minister decorated six newly appointed Deputy Comptroller-Generals of the Service, namely DCG Usman Auna, DCG Babangida Usman, DCG Zainab Lawal, DCG Sadat Hassan, DCG Ijeoma Emenike, and DCG Kemi Nandap.