The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), CG Kemi Nana Nandap, has called for stronger collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
Nandap, made the call when she led a team from the Services on courtesy visit to the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission.
The visit underscored the commitment of both Agencies, key institutions under the Federal Ministry of Interior, to deepen their long-standing collaboration in promoting national security, identity management, and enhanced service delivery to Nigerians.
In her remarks, the Comptroller General emphasized the importance of continuous partnership between NIS and NIMC, particularly in strengthening border security,identity verification systems, and supporting national development goals. She noted that the synergy between both agencies remains crucial to ensuring a secure and well-managed identity ecosystem for the country.
Responding, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr.(Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to expand its collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service. She highlighted the need for sustained partnership to enhance data integrity, streamline operational procedures, and fortify Nigeria’s borders through robust identity infrastructure.
Both agencies expressed their shared commitment to working more closely in driving policies and initiatives that support security, efficiency, and innovation in the nation’s identity and border management systems.
