Mr Adeniyi acknowledged the success of the AEO programme which relied heavily on collaborative efforts across stakeholders.
The CG urged them to redouble their efforts in fulfilling the service’s core mandates.
Mrs Nandap said that Nigerian borders were safer than before.
The CG said that the new channel was designed to streamline visa processes.
The NIS CG assured of the service’s renewed determination to make the nation’s borders safe and protected.
The seizure was made possible through tracking of the containers based on credible intelligence from international partners.
‘‘Migrants smuggling requires our collective attention.’’
He said the service had 81,358 inmates nationwide, adding that 53,362 were awaiting trial.
“Nigerians need to know that every office opened by the NIS has a duty to serve them,” he said.
Before the extension, the CG NIS tenure had ended on April 24.
