Nandap said this in her address delivered at the graduation
ceremony of the 12th Command Course of the Immigration Command and Staff
College, in Sokoto.
A statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO)
Mr Kenneth Udo on Tuesday in Abuja stated that the CG was represented by
Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) George Didel.
The CG said that the new channel was designed to streamline
visa processes adding that it was to also foster Foreign Direct Investments
(FDIs) and boost tourism.
She said:”we must embrace these reforms and implement
effective internal control and monitoring mechanisms.
“This is to track the presence and activities of all
foreigners in Nigeria”.
The CG reiterated her commitment towards the full
implementation of the e-Border Project.
This, she said included the installation of e-Gates at
international airports in Lagos and Abuja, and the integration of the Advance
Passenger Information System (API).
“As well as Passenger Name Record (PNR) to enhance border
control and clearance systems.
“These centres are expected to significantly improve
intelligence sharing and operational coordination to enhance National Security.
Nandap emphasised the need to revitalise NIS’s Divisional
Offices and called for improved participation in Security Council Meetings.
This, she said would be at State and Local Government
levels, as well as other ad-hoc duties with utmost professionalism and
interagency collaboration.
Nandap charged formation heads to work assiduously towards
ensuring the success of the automation of Passport application processes, which
was intended to reduce human interface, curtail sharp practices, and enhance
efficiency.
She said the ongoing rollout of enhanced e-Passports would
continue both locally and at the foreign missions until full transition was
achieved.
The CG urged all NIS formations to participate actively in
the nationwide sensitisation campaign against irregular migration especially
Smuggling of Migrants(SOM)
She however , reiterated NIS’s commitment to capacity
building for all Service cadres, stressing the importance of engaging partners
and stakeholders in sustaining training and capacity-building programs.
She pledged to improve the welfare of NIS officers through
timely promotions, affordable housing, and health care schemes.
Nandap urged the course participants to be agents of
transformation and to uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
The highlight of the event, was the award of the “Passed
Command Course” (PCC) and to all participants, while directing staff received
the “Dagger Merit Award (+)”, in recognition of their dedication and hard work.
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