President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) until December 31, 2026.
Nandap, who joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with her original tenure scheduled to end on August 31, 2025.
In a statement released on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu praised Nandap’s leadership, highlighting significant progress in border management, the modernization of immigration processes, and national security improvements during her time at the helm.
“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,” the statement read.
President Tinubu further commended Nandap for her exemplary leadership and encouraged her to continue aligning the NIS’s priorities with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The President reiterated his commitment to supporting the NIS in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and ensuring safe, legal migration for the country’s citizens.
