President Bola Tinubu has approved 18 month tenure extensions for Controller General of Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche and Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap.
Special Adviser to President on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga announced approval in statement issued late on Monday.
According to statement, approval followed recommendation by Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji Ojo to address succession gap in both services and allow board enough time to appoint successors.
Following approval, Nwakuche tenure will now end on May 26, 2028 while Nandap tenure will end on June 30, 2028.
President Tinubu commended both officers for reforms achieved under their leadership and charged them to consolidate gains.
Nwakuche was nominated as Controller General of Correctional Service in December 2024 and Senate confirmed appointment in March 2025.
Nandap was nominated as Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service on February 21, 2024 and Senate confirmed appointment on March 1, 2024.
