President Bola Tinubu has approved a tenure elongation for the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap.
The approval by the president was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the media aide to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to Onanuga, Nandap’s tenure will now last through December 31, 2026
Having joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, Nandap was appointed as the CG of Immigration on March 1, 2024, by President Tinubu.
She was expected to serve as NIS CG until August 31, 2025.
The statement said, “Under her leadership, the Nigeria Immigration Service has witnessed significant advancements in its core mandate, with notable improvements in border management, modernisation of immigration processes and national security measures.
“President Tinubu commended the Comptroller-General for her exemplary leadership and urged her to continue dedicating herself to the Service’s strategic priorities, which align with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” it said.
It also noted that Tinubu is committed to supporting the service to fulfil its mandate of promoting a safe, orderly and legal migration process.
