President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nandap, as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
The president’s approval is contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday in Abuja.
Mr. Ngelale said the appointment is with effect from March 1.
“The President anticipates that the new comptroller-general will deepen the ongoing reforms in the service and create a robust mechanism for efficient and dedicated service delivery to Nigerians.
“As well as strengthen the nation’s security through proactive and effective border security and migration management.”
He said that Nandap would take over from Mrs Caroline Adepoju, whose term in office expires on Feb. 29.
Ngelale said that before her appointment, Nandap was the Deputy Comptroller – General (DCG) in charge of the Migration Directorate of the service.