President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026.
Nandap, who has been with the NIS since October 9, 1989, was initially appointed as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with her tenure initially set to end on August 31, 2025.
In a statement issued on Monday by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Nandap’s leadership and highlighted improvements in border security, immigration modernisation, and overall national security under her administration.
“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,” the statement read.
The president also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the NIS to enhance border security and ensure safe and legal migration.
He urged Nandap to continue working in alignment with his government’s Renewed Hope Agenda to drive further reforms in the sector.
Tinubu Extends Immigration Boss Kemi Nandap’s Tenure Until 2026 is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler
