BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Substantive Comptroller General Of Immigration (PHOTO)

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Substantive Comptroller General Of Immigration (PHOTO)

President Bola Tinubu has officially approved the appointment of Wura-Ola Adepoju as the substantive Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).

Adepoju, who has been acting as the CG since May 29, 2023, announced this development to the staff of the NIS during the Comptroller General’s parade on Wednesday.

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She also mentioned that the date for her formal decoration would be announced soon.

“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,” a statement by the Public Relations Unit of the Service quoted her as saying.

The new CG also disclosed the promotion of several members of the top management team to the positions of Deputy Comptrollers General.

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Adepoju mentioned that the date for their decoration would be announced in the near future.

Additionally, she paid homage to the service members who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty a few weeks ago, offering prayers for the repose of their souls. She further revealed the establishment of an Endowment Fund by the Service to support the families of the deceased.

“Donations have been received from members of the NIS management team, Command Comptrollers and stakeholders. The widows left behind are being considered for employment into the Service provided they have the required qualifications,” the statement said.

The CG appealed to all officers and personnel of the NIS to sustain their commitment and professionalism in delivering their services.

She further encouraged Nigerians to renew their passports at least six months before the expiration date and advised against engaging with unauthorized individuals or middlemen.

“We will soon be introducing a paperless passport application system, which will allow applicants to apply for their passports from the comfort of their homes,” she said.

The CG also added that the NIS is working to expand its service points abroad to ease the pressure on the existing few as a result of the “japa syndrome.”

“As we approach the festive period, we expect many Nigerians from the diaspora to be coming home. The CGI will work with the DCG Passport and other Travel Documents as well as the DCG Border Management to ensure that we are able to assist those coming with expired Passports. We will have dedicated service points to help them,” she added.
Adepoju also encourages adults to apply for the 64-page, 10-year-valid passport to save them from frequent renewal.

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