Immigration boss tasks Border Commanders on efficient security

By Palma Ileye

Towards ensuring efficient Border Security and Migration Management which are core mandates of the Immigration Service, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Kemi Nandap in a meeting with Comptrollers of Border Commands and Commanders has charged them on efficient border security.

This was disclosed in a press release issued by DCI Kenneth Udo, the Service Spokesperson to newsmen in Abuja.

In her address, at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, Nandap charged them to be dedicated to duty and underscored the significance of Border Security stating that, “The realities in our Country require extra layers of security at the Borders to prevent infiltration by criminal elements that could fuel crises in the country.”

She instructed that henceforth, Comptrollers were to employ supervisory strategies, ensure timely report of major movements (entries and exits) and, professionally, handle sensitive intelligence requiring urgent attention with recommendations for enhanced Border monitoring.

Adding that these reports were to be submitted weekly through approved administrative channels.

The CGIS directed the immediate submission of both Manpower and Logistics audit; and tasked Commanders on the need for a robust Inter-Agency collaboration for effective intelligence sharing.

Furthermore, she ordered the removal of unauthorised checkpoints and conduct routine patrols to completely forestall dangerous and unauthorised elements from entering the country.

The meeting according to the statement provided the Service with ample opportunity to assess situations at the Borders to gain useful insights that will guide policy and operational strategies towards enhanced National Security.

Also, the Comptroller General reiterated the Services commitment to the deployment of e-solutions, training and the welfare of Officers in the field.