President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Wura-Ola Adepoju as the substantive comptroller-general (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).
The Cable reports that Adepoju reportedly disclosed the development to staff of the NIS during the comptroller-general’s parade on Wednesday.
“You may also wish to know, that through the grace of God and by the benevolence of the present government, I have been confirmed as a substantive comptroller-general of immigration,” she said.
She added that the date for decoration would be announced soon.
Anyanwu Ifeanyi, spokesperson for the NIS, confirmed the development, saying: “Yes, she has been confirmed as comptroller-general”
On May 29, Adepoju was appointed acting CG, replacing Isah Jere whose tenure expired on May 29. She is the first female to occupy the position in the history of Nigeria.
