President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of Kemi Nandap’s tenure as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service until December 31, 2026.
Nandap, who joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with an initial term expiring on August 31, 2025.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Nandap’s leadership, citing gains in border administration, immigration modernisation, and national security.
“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.
“President Tinubu commended the Comptroller-General for her exemplary leadership and urged her to continue dedicating herself to the Service’s strategic priorities, which align with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read.
He also restated his commitment to helping the NIS protect Nigeria’s borders and ensure safe and legal migration.
