President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026.
The president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Monday.
He said Tinubu commended Nandap for her leadership, noting improvements in border management, immigration modernisation, and national security under her watch
Nandap, who joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with an initial tenure set to end on August 31, 2025.
“Under her leadership, the Nigeria Immigration Service has witnessed significant advancements in its core mandate, with notable improvements in border management, modernisation of immigration processes and national security measures”, Onanuga stated.
He added that while President Tinubu commended the Comptroller-General for her exemplary leadership, he urged her to continue dedicating herself to the Service’s strategic priorities, which align with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The president also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NIS in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and ensuring safe and legal migration.
