Ooni Praises Tinubu’s Immigration Reforms As Monarch Renews Diplomatic Passport

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has commended President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for ongoing reforms aimed at modernising the nation’s immigration system.

The monarch gave the commendation on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the NIS headquarters in Abuja, where he renewed his diplomatic passport.

He was received by the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, along with members of the Service’s management team.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS described the monarch’s visit as a mark of royal recognition of the Service’s recent strides in policy reforms and service delivery.

“His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), yesterday visited the Headquarters of Nigeria Immigration Service for the renewal of his Diplomatic Passport. The revered royal father was warmly received by the Comptroller-General Immigration Service, K. N. Nandap, pcc, mmis, fsmn, fspsp, and members of her Management Team,” the statement read.

During the visit, the Ooni applauded the President and other key figures driving reform in the sector.

“The first-class monarch used the opportunity to praise the President and Commander-in-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; and the Comptroller-General on the transformative policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda being implemented at the Nigeria Immigration Service,” the statement added.

The monarch lauded the administration’s commitment to strengthening migration management, border governance, and overall service delivery, noting that such policies would enhance Nigeria’s global standing in travel and identity management.

According to the NIS, the Ooni’s commendation reflects growing recognition of the Federal Government’s efforts to reposition the Service through institutional reforms and digital innovations.

In recent months, the Immigration Service has embarked on key modernisation projects, including the digitalisation of passport processing, enhanced border surveillance, and the restructuring of migration management processes, all under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior.