Kemi Nandap, the comptroller general, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), says the federal government is committed to effective border control and working conditions of officers and men at the borders.

Mr Nandap said this when she visited some borders in Katsina and Jigawa in continuation of her assessment tour of the Nigerian borders.

A statement by the service’s spokesperson, Kenneth Udo, on Saturday in Abuja stated that Ms Nandap visited Fago Patrol Base and Daura Forward Operational Base.

Other places visited are Kongolam Border and Magatari control posts, where she inspected the ongoing e-border projects and other facilities.

“She solicited the support of some critical stakeholders at the border communities, which included traditional leaders, youth leaders, transport unions and market women.

“Nandap called for their cooperation in safeguarding the borders, especially the vast unmanned areas.

“She enlightened them on the dangers of trans-border organised crimes such as smuggling of migrants and Trafficking in persons,” Mr Udo said.

Ms Nandap emphasised the need to always provide useful information on the activities of irregular migrants.

The immigration boss charged border officers to display utmost professionalism in discharging their duties.

She said the government was committed to improving the working conditions of officers at the borders through the provision of logistics, accommodation and capacity building.

The CG also visited former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Emir of Daura, Umar Farouk, in Daura.

(NAN)