The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), have deepened their long-standing collaboration in promoting national security, identity management, and enhanced service delivery to Nigerians.
This strong tie was made possible during the courtesy visit of the management of the NIS, led by the Comptroller General, CG Kemi Nana Nandap to the office of the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr.(Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote in Abuja recently.
This is as part of the commitment of both agencies, key institutions under the Federal Ministry of Interior to strengthen partnership in promoting the national security, identity management, and to enhance service delivery to Nigerians.
In her remarks, the NIS Comptroller General emphasized the importance of continuous partnership between NIS and NIMC, particularly in strengthening border security, identity verification systems, and supporting national development goals.
According to the statement released by the Commission, Nandap noted that the synergy between both agencies remains crucial to ensuring a secure and well- managed identity ecosystem for the country.
Responding, the NIMC DG, Engr. (Dr) Coker-Odusote welcomed the delegation while reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to expand its collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service.
She highlighted the need for sustained partnership to enhance data integrity, streamline operational procedures, and fortify Nigeria’s borders through robust identity infrastructure.
Both agencies expressed their shared commitment to working more closely in driving policies and initiatives that support security, efficiency, and innovation in the nation’s identity and border management systems.
