Mrs. Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has affirmed that the country’s borders will not be open to individuals with criminal intent.
The assurance conveyed in a statement issued by the service’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Kenneth Udo in Abuja on Wednesday, also extended warm greetings to all Muslim officers and personnel of the NIS, Nigerian citizens, and migrants residing in the country.
Nandap felicitated with President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo, on the auspicious occasion.
She also commended all Muslims who, through shared commitment and dedication, took time out to fast and pray for the security, unity and welfare of the country.
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She charged all Nigerians to continually promote Godly virtues daily while affirming the NIS commitment to border security and management.
“I believe in a better Nigeria and I am assuring the nation of the NIS’ renewed determination to make the nation’s borders safe and protected.
“No space will be given to any criminally minded traveler across our windows.
“Only properly documented and authorised migrants, who are capable of creating or adding value through legitimate engagements, are allowed space to reside in the country, “she said.
Nandap called for an enhanced synergy among security agencies, saying that “by working together, we can fortify the foundations of national defense, security and development”.
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