President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026.
This decision was announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday.
Nandap, who began her career with the Nigeria Immigration Service in 1989, was appointed as the Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with an initial tenure set to end on August 31, 2025.
Under her leadership, the NIS has achieved significant progress, particularly in the areas of border management, immigration process modernization, and national security.
“Under her leadership, the Nigeria Immigration Service has witnessed significant advancements in its core mandate,” the Presidency noted. “There have been notable improvements in border management, the modernization of immigration processes, and strengthened national security measures.”
President Tinubu praised Nandap for her exemplary leadership and encouraged her to continue her dedication to the service’s priorities, which align with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The President also reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Immigration Service in its efforts to protect the nation’s territorial integrity and ensure safe, legal, and orderly migration.
