FG committed to effective border control, staff welfare – Immigration CG

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS),  Kemi Nandap,  says the Federal Government is committed to effective border control and working condition of officers and men at the borders.

Nandap said this when she visited some borders in Katsina and Jigawa  in continuation of  her assessment tour of the Nigerian borders.

A statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo on Saturday in Abuja,  stated that Nandap  visited Fago Patrol Base and  Daura Forward Operational Base.

Others are Kongolam Border control post and  Magatari Control Post where she inspected the ongoing e-border projects and other facilities.

“She solicited the support of some critical stakeholders at the border communities, which included traditional leaders, youth leaders, transport unions and market women.

“Nandap called  for their cooperation in safeguarding the borders especially the vast unmanned areas.

“She enlightened them on the dangers of trans border organised crimes such as smuggling of migrants and Trafficking in persons,” she said.

Nandap emphasised on the need to always provide useful information on the activities of irregular migrants.

“She called for continued collaboration in the task of effective border governance noting that, “A safe border is a safe nation”.

The immigration boss charged border officers to display utmost professionalism in the discharge of their duties, and to be extra vigilant in manning the  borders.

She said that government was committed to improving the working condition of all officers at the borders,  through provision of logistics, accommodation and capacity building.

The CG used the opportunity to visit former President, Muhammadu Buhari and the Emir of Daura,  Alh.  Umar Farouk, in  Daura.