714 cadets graduate from Immigration school

A total of 714 Cadets have graduated from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Training School in Kano, the Service announced on Monday, July 15.

The Service spokesman, DCI Kenneth UDO,  disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

According to the statement, the 714 Cadets were those who completed their Superintendent Basic Course.

In his remarks at the occasion, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, recognised the NIS officers as “the frontline officers who protect our borders, uphold our laws and promote the values of our country to the world”.

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He equally observed that the Commissioning/Passing out of the cadets “represents a sincere demonstration of government’s commitment to not only strengthen our security architecture but also provide gainful employment to the teeming youth of our great country.”

He said he has worked tirelessly to support the improvement of the welfare of Officers as well as the automation of the Service to meet postmodern standards and to make the Service stand out amongst its counterparts anywhere in the world.

Therefore, the Minister charged the graduates to be professional and disciplined while on the field.

On her part, the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap, congratulated the graduates for successfully undergoing the pivotal training, adding that it was intended to enhance their capacity building in border governance, migration policies, intelligence gathering and teamwork.

She reassured that the NIS would continue to give priority to capacity building to all cadres of personnel, charging them to shun politics and be security conscious, dedicated and passionate about their duties.

The CGIS reinstated her determination to improve the welfare of officers and men through timely promotions, provision of accessible and affordable housing and health schemes.

She announced that the management team of the Service with Nigeria Immigration Cooperative Society (NIMCOS) are collaborating for the establishment of a Microfinance Bank that will create affordable and more convenient financial access for officers and men.

Nandap expressed her unwavering commitment towards the full implementation of the e-border projects to facilitate real-time surveillance and monitoring of expansive borders, noting that the e-gates project at International Airports, as well as the Advanced Passenger Information (API)/Passenger Name Record (PNR) would ensure effective, efficient and seamless passenger clearance systems at the Airports.

The Comptroller General also assured that the rollout of the e-Enhanced Passport would be sustained in all local formations and foreign missions of the Service until 100% transition is achieved.