Afrigather President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the appointment of Wura-Ola Adepoju because the substantive Comptroller Normal (CG) of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).
Ms Adepoju disclosed the event to employees of the NIS throughout the Comptroller Normal’s parade on Wednesday, including that the date for adornment would quickly be introduced.
“You might also want to know, that by means of the grace of God and by the benevolence of the current authorities, I’ve been confirmed as a substantive Comptroller Normal of Immigration,” an announcement by the Public Relations Unit of the Service quoted her as saying.
As probably the most senior Deputy Comptroller Normal (DCG), Ms Adepoju was appointed the performing CG when the previous performing CG, Isah Jere’s tenure expired on 29 Might.
Addressing members of the service on Wednesday, the brand new CG additionally mentioned some members of the highest administration workforce who took half in a promotion examination have been elevated to the ranks of Deputy Comptrollers Normal.
She mentioned the date of their ornament may also be introduced quickly.
The CG additionally referred to as on officers to look at a minute of silence in honour of members of the service who died some weeks in the past within the line of responsibility, praying that the Almighty God relaxation their souls.
“The CGI introduced that the parade was devoted to the reminiscence of our fallen colleagues and warranted that NIS will proceed to assist the bereaved households.
She mentioned an Endowment Fund is being created by the Service for the maintenance of the households of the deceased.
“Donations have been obtained from members of the NIS administration workforce, Command Comptrollers and stakeholders. The widows left behind are being thought-about for employment into the Service offered they’ve the required {qualifications},” the assertion mentioned.
“She inspired all personnel to not despair, however recognise the truth that our colleagues didn’t die in useless and that their households will not be alone.
The CGI appreciated all officers and males for the assist given to the NIS management. She significantly thanked the highest administration workforce, Zonal Coordinators, State Comptrollers and Passport Officers each at house and within the diaspora.”
Passport Issuance
The CG additionally enjoined all Nigerian Passport holders to make sure their Passports are renewed six months earlier than expiration, to keep away from desperation and undue strain on each the candidates and NIS personnel.
She additionally suggested Nigerians to cease patronising touts and cope with the Service immediately.
She added that passport purposes would quickly be paperless and candidates would be capable to apply for his or her passports within the consolation of their properties with out having to come back and fill laborious copies of types at Immigration places of work.
The assertion added: “As we method the festive interval, we count on many Nigerians from the diaspora to be coming house. The CGI will work with the DCG Passport and different Journey Paperwork in addition to the DCG Border Administration to make sure that we’re in a position to help these coming with expired Passports. We may have devoted service factors to assist them. We may also encourage the adults to use for the 64 web page 10 years validity Passport to save lots of them from frequent renewal.
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“Below the management of our present Minister, Olubunmi Tuni-Ojo, preparations are underway to develop our service factors overseas to ease the strain on the prevailing few on account of the japa syndrome.
“The DCG in control of Passport and different Journey Paperwork was specifically recognised for her assiduousness in making certain we’re in a position to meet our mandate within the space of Passport administration.
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