The Comptroller- General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has expressed commitment to e-border security and migration management across the country.

This is contained in a statement by the service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, on Saturday in Abuja.

Mrs Nandap, who took the border assessment tour to Lagos and Ogun states in the South-West, said that the move aimed to reinforce collective responsibility for securing Nigeria’s vast borders and streamline migration management.

She emphasised the importance of synergy among stakeholders in combating trans-border crimes.

She, however, engaged with key stakeholders, including the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Mrs Nandap also updated officers on new immigration initiatives at Seme Border, Idiroko, Lagos and Ogun State commands.

She said, “These advancements are part of modernising Nigeria’s border security infrastructure.’’

The NIS boss reiterated her commitment to officer’s welfare and capacity building, urging them to maintain high level of professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

She also stressed border communities’ vital role in supporting border security efforts, adding that the service was committed to implementing digital strategies for enhanced border governance and national security.

The discussions centred on easing NIS personnel operations in the state, with the governor pledging support for the service’s initiatives.

There was a joint security meeting with sister agencies focusing on enhancing collaboration in intelligence gathering and sharing.

The tour concluded in Ogun State where the NIS CG met with traditional rulers, including the Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, HRM Oba Adedotun Gbadebo III, CFR and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, HRM Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola.

She also met with the governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, who was ably represented by his Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, to discuss logistic support and land provision for barracks construction.

(NAN)