The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has described the death of ACG Joseph Olutayo Dada as a monumental loss to the Service.
CG Nandap, in her condolence message to wife, children and family of the departed officer, said ACG Dada who served as the Comptroller of Immigration, Oyo State Command, displayed distinguished professionalism, discipline, integrity, and a deep sense of care and love in service.
The Immigration boss, who was represented by the Oyo State Acting Comptroller, D. A. Omoniwa, at the country home of the departed officer in Ilesa, Osun State, described the passing of ACG Dada as a profound shock to the entire Immigration Service, Oyo State Command and the State government.
“The news of ACG Dada passing on 10th August, 2025, came as a profound loss to the Nigeria Immigration Service, Oyo State Command, Oyo State government and his numerous associates and friends, he served as the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Oyo State Command, Agodi, Ibadan —- a tenure distinguished by professionalism, discipline, integrity, and a deep sense of care and love.
“His passing is deeply regretted and represents a collosal loss to not only his family, but also to the Service, Nigeria and humanity at large,” CG Nandap stated.
Nandap prayed that God Almighty grant his soul eternal rest and provide strength and comfort to the family he left behind.
Responding on behalf of the family, Elder Joshua Olayiwola Dada expressed the gratitude of the widow, Mrs Olusola Esther Dada, children and the entire Dada family to the visiting team of NIS led by Acting Comptroller, Oyo State Command, D. A. Omoniwa, on the condolence visit despite their tight schedules.
He also appreciated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nana Nandap, for speaking eloquently on the impact of the departed officer on the Service and humanity.
Dada solicited the support of the Immigration Service by according the deceased a befitting burial, offering support for the widow and children and ensureping prompt actions on the entitlements of the departed officer.
ACG Dada Joseph Olutayo who died at the University Teaching Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Sunday, August 10, after a brief illness, will be buried at his residence, along Ijebu-Jesa Road, Ilesa, after a commendation service at Four Square Church, Coca Cola Area, Ijebu Jesa Road, Ilesa, Osun State, on August 30, 2025.
