The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended one of its personnel, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration II, Okpravero Ufuoma, for allegedly soliciting financial gratification from a traveller.
The Service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, disclose this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, on behalf of its Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap.
TheFact Daily gathers that NIS received a video currently circulating on social media titled “This is how immigration officers treat tourists in Nigeria,” showing one of its officers soliciting financial gratification from a traveller.
According to Nandap, the officer’s conduct does not reflect the values and ethics of professionalism upheld by the NIS.
She condemned the alleged misconduct, saying that it undermined the ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing service standards.
“This disgraceful act is not a representation of our commitment to hospitality, reception, and courtesy. As a result, the officer in question has been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures,” she said.
Nandap also reiterated that the Service remains committed to identifying and removing corrupt elements within its ranks, in line with its zero-tolerance for corruption policy.
She further assured all that the NIS would continue to strive for excellence in service delivery, in alignment with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the Federal Government.
Nandap also disclosed that electronic gates (e-gates) are being installed at all international airports to facilitate smoother travel for passengers and prevent incidents like the one involving the suspended officer.
She urged the public to report any form of misconduct or corruption by its officers to the appropriate authorities.
