By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi, Abuja
In a move aimed at consolidating the gains made in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap’s tenure as Comptroller-General through December 31, 2026, according to a press statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy)
on Monday.
Mrs. Nandap, who began her career in the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed Comptroller-General by President Tinubu on March 1, 2024, with an initial tenure set to end on August 31, 2025.
Under her leadership, the NIS has witnessed significant advancements in its core mandate, including notable improvements in border management, modernisation of immigration processes, and national security measures.
President Tinubu commended Mrs. Nandap for her exemplary leadership, urging her to continue dedicating herself to the Service’s strategic priorities, which align with his administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the NIS in fulfilling its mandate to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity and promote safe, legal, and orderly migration.
