President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap, until December 31, 2026.
The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Nandap, who joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, was initially appointed Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with her tenure set to end on August 31, 2025.
Under her leadership, the NIS has made significant progress in border management, immigration modernization and national security. President Tinubu praised her efforts and urged her to remain committed to advancing the service’s strategic priorities in line with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The President also reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the NIS to ensure the protection of Nigeria’s borders and the promotion of safe and legal migration.